Harris, Booker Denounce War and Trump at Detroit Women's Event

Former VP Harris and Sen. Booker criticized the current president and honored women's leadership at a Michigan Democratic Party luncheon.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:45pm

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At a Michigan Democratic Party luncheon in Detroit honoring women, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Cory Booker delivered scathing rebukes of the current president and his administration's policies, while also celebrating the leadership and contributions of women in politics and public service.

Why it matters

The event highlighted the ongoing partisan tensions and political divisions in the country, with prominent Democratic figures using the platform to attack the current Republican president and his record. It also showcased the Democratic Party's efforts to energize its base, particularly women voters, ahead of upcoming elections.

The details

During the Michigan Democratic Party Women's Caucus Legacy Luncheon at Huntington Place in Detroit, Harris called the president's recent actions a "feeble attempt to distract from the Epstein files", while Booker denounced the administration's foreign policy and its impact on women globally.

  • The luncheon took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Kamala Harris

Former Vice President of the United States and a prominent Democratic Party figure.

Cory Booker

United States Senator from New Jersey and a Democratic Party leader.

Michigan Democratic Party

The state-level organization of the Democratic Party in Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“his feeble attempt to distract from the Epstein files”

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

The takeaway

The event highlighted the ongoing partisan tensions and political divisions in the country, with prominent Democratic figures using the platform to attack the current Republican president and his record. It also showcased the Democratic Party's efforts to energize its base, particularly women voters, ahead of upcoming elections.