Left-Wing Party Taps Dem Rep. Lateefah Simon to Counter Trump's Congressional Address
Democratic California Rep. Lateefah Simon will deliver her party's response to President Donald Trump's upcoming congressional address, a longtime friend and mentee of former Vice President Kamala Harris has been tapped for the role.

A left-wing political party has tapped Democratic California Rep. Lateefah Simon, a longtime friend and mentee of former Vice President Kamala Harris, to deliver its response to President Donald Trump's congressional address. Simon will respond on behalf of the party in contrast to Harris, who declined the invitation. The congresswoman is expected to highlight key issues such as climate change, immigration reform, and voting rights during her speech.