Kamala Harris stirs mixed feelings with Brentwood return
After the recent elections, the former Vice President of the United States returned to her home in Brentwood, California. Some neighbors of the politician are not particularly thrilled with the prospect of her return...
Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, has returned to her home in Los Angeles after her term at the White House. Her return has evoked mixed reactions among her neighbors in the exclusive Brentwood neighborhood, which is also home to prominent figures like Jim Carrey, Elon Musk, and Travis Scott.
Lewis, a real estate investor living near Harris, expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that his neighbor was a recent competitor to Donald Trump in the presidential elections.
I’m embarrassed that she lives here, and I’m embarrassed that she represented the United States - he said. He added that he fears Harris might run for governor in 2026, which according to him could harm California. Karen Bass, Gavin Newsom, they’ve destroyed my state. Kamala Harris will do exactly the same. I’d rather she find another state to destroy - he stated.
Another Brentwood resident complained about the traffic disruptions caused by Harris’ visits. As one of the most significant figures in politics, Kamala was always surrounded by photographers and reporters.
I don’t care that she’s back, except that they block off the road whenever she comes to town, he said.
Harris recently appeared in California to thank the Los Angeles firefighters for their efforts during the recent wildfires. The former presidential candidate returned home after four years in Washington. Harris, who will continue to have Secret Service protection for six more months, was escorted by four black SUVs during her visit. She and her husband Doug Emhoff served meals to firefighters in Altadena, where the fires had caused significant damage.
We wanted to come out … and just let people know that we see them and that they are cared for, said Harris, as quoted by the "New York Post".
Morlene Keller, an interior designer and Harris's neighbor, was pleased about her return, although she would have preferred that Harris remain in Washington for political reasons.
I wish she were back in Washington, but I’m happy to have her back, she said.
Peggy Garrity, a retired lawyer, shared these sentiments, acknowledging that Brentwood is a mix of liberals and conservatives.
It’s tragic that she’s not in the White House, but it’s a delight to have her as a neighbor, said Garrity.
She’s a good neighbor, but maybe she should just go back to the private life, noted another anonymous resident.
Recently, there have been reports that Harris was disappointed by Joe Biden's comments in interviews stating that he could have won the 2024 elections if he hadn't withdrawn from the race. Harris reportedly felt "deeply sad" over her defeat, and her close associates believe Biden's words show "one-sided loyalty" in their relationship.
Despite these challenges, Harris does not intend to leave politics. According to well-informed strategists from Washington, she might run in the 2028 presidential elections or seek the governorship of California. Additionally, NBC News reports that Harris might write a book about her time in Washington. However, if she decides to return to politics, she may face the same obstacles that thwarted her earlier presidential ambitions.
