Cardi B’s fiery speech at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee this evening made headlines as the Grammy-winning rapper took aim at former President Donald Trump, describing him as a “hustler” with a hidden agenda against women’s rights. Cardi, known for her unapologetic voice on social issues, urged the crowd to be vigilant, stating, “Trump has a plan to hustle you” and stressing that his actions reveal his disregard for women’s rights.
From Skeptic to Supporter: Cardi B’s Journey to Endorsing Kamala Harris
Cardi B shared with the audience her initial reluctance to vote this election, admitting she hadn’t planned to participate until Harris entered the race. The Vice President’s policies and her bold stance on issues pivotal to women and working families resonated with the rapper. “Kamala changed my mind completely,” Cardi B revealed, explaining that Harris’s message of empowerment inspired her to believe that this administration could make a genuine impact. “She said the things I wanted to hear, what I want to see next in this country.”
Overcoming Obstacles: Cardi B Relates to Harris’ Story
Drawing parallels between her journey in the music industry and Harris’s political career, Cardi B expressed admiration for the Vice President’s resilience and success. “Just like Kamala Harris, I too have been the underdog,” she said, noting how women in power often face harsher scrutiny and must work harder to prove themselves. Cardi passionately added, “I can’t stand a bully, but like Kamala, I always stand up to one.”
The “Protection” Question: Cardi B Criticizes Trump’s Claims
In a striking moment, Cardi B dissected Trump’s recent statement that he would be a “protector” of women “whether they like it or not,” calling it a troubling contradiction. The rapper highlighted the lack of support for women following the repeal of Roe vs. Wade, where essential protections were removed without providing solutions for women facing unplanned pregnancies. She challenged Trump’s definition of “protection,” asserting, “If his definition of protection is making sure our daughters have fewer rights than our mothers, then I don’t want it.”
A Final Rebuke: Cardi B Warns Against Trump’s “Hustle”
To conclude, Cardi B portrayed Trump as a “hustler” aiming to manipulate Americans, especially women. She pointed out that Trump’s “hustle” includes exploiting people’s hard-earned money through Trump-branded merchandise like watches and sneakers, some of which, she noted, were manufactured in other countries. “Hustling women out of their rights to their bodies is nasty work. Hustling Americans out of their hard-earned money is nasty too,” she declared, reinforcing her stance.
As Cardi B’s impassioned speech underscored, Harris’s campaign is drawing an array of influential voices in its final push before the election, with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Spike Lee, and Jon Bon Jovi joining to amplify Harris’s message of progress and unity. With the election just around the corner, voices like Cardi B’s are proving instrumental in rallying young voters and spotlighting the issues that resonate most with them.
