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Kamala Harris Reflects on Career Scrutiny and 'Gold Medal Depression'

10/31/2025

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Vice President Kamala Harris described a nine-hour vetting process for her Diary of a CEO role, including scrutiny of her professional history and personal finances.
She said interviews hinge on chemistry and that mutual trust among final candidates matters.
After securing the vice presidency, she experienced "gold medal depression," a sense of emptiness after major achievements, especially after losing to U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024.

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Vice President Kamala Harris described a nine-hour vetting process for her Diary of a CEO role, including scrutiny of her professional history and personal finances.
She said interviews hinge on chemistry and that mutual trust among final candidates matters.
After securing the vice presidency, she experienced "gold medal depression," a sense of emptiness after major achievements, especially after losing to U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024.