Following the Democratic Party's success in the midterm elections, former Vice President Kamala Harris has called on her party to "be ruthless" in their use of power to deliver economic relief and hold the Trump administration accountable for alleged corruption. Hillary Clinton stated that the "post-Trump era begins now," while former President Bill Clinton offered a more conciliatory message, suggesting a focus on rebuilding trust and addressing the national debt.
In a post on X, Harris asserted that "The American people have elected Democrats across the country... who must be ruthless in using every lever of power to deliver economic relief for working families and hold this administration accountable for their deep-seated corruption." She also highlighted that "On Election Day, the American people spoke loud and clear: they are done with the corruption, incompetence, and callousness coming from the White House and the capitulation of Republican leaders."
Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, wrote on X that "Last night, Americans made a clear call for accountability and affordability. ... Crimes against our people and our Constitution must be answered for. The historic abuses of the last two years must be prevented from happening again." She added, "The post-Trump era begins now."
Former President Bill Clinton urged Democrats to "rebuild trust" by prioritizing the needs of the American people. In a statement, he said, "The American people have given us clear direction: to put their needs ahead of the chaos and corruption coming out of Washington. That means helping families with the cost of living and protecting their health care. It means ending senseless wars and tariffs that drive up prices. It means getting our national debt under control. And it means holding those in power accountable to the people they serve."
He also advised a more collaborative approach, stating, "Last night’s victory gives us an opportunity and a responsibility to rebuild trust. We should do so with humility and determination, and an open hand, not a clenched fist, to those who didn’t vote for our candidates."