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Kim Kardashian paid a go to to the White House as a part of her advocacy for felony justice reform. The 43-year-old media persona joined Madame Vice President Kamala Harris at a roundtable occasion on Thursday, April 25, the place they met with a number of individuals who had been pardoned for non-violent drug offenses.
“Can’t wait to share all about the second chances event today at the White House,” Kim wrote throughout a selfie taken on the White House garden by way of her Instagram Stories. “Thank you, Madame Vice President.”
At the occasion, Kamala, 59, was photographed on the head of the roundtable, the place she reportedly stated, “I’m a big believer in the power of redemption. Is it not the sign of a civil society that we allow people a way to earn their way back and give them the support and the resources they need to do that?”
According to a number of retailers, the vice chairman additionally thanked the American Horror Story: Delicate star for advocating for change in America’s jail system.
“I want to thank Kim for your advocacy and for using your platform in a way that has really lifted up the importance of talking about and being dedicated to second chances,” Kamala stated.
Kim reportedly replied, “I’m just here to help and to spread the word,” earlier than informing the pardoned members on the assembly that she was “so excited to be here to hear your stories.”
Earlier this week, the Kardashians star appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to debate her SKIMS model, the second season of her AHS efficiency and her present relationship with Donald Trump.
“I don’t think he likes me very much,” Kim advised host Jimmy Kimmel. “But I’m OK. You know, I think he did amazing stuff with prison reform and let a lot of people out and signed an amazing bill, the First Step Act. And so, that’s what I’ll focus on.”
Last 12 months, Donald referred to as Kim an “overrated celebrity” in a social media put up regardless of how the 2 seemingly developed a stable working relationship up to now. Kim — who has maintained a impartial political stance within the public eye — met with the previous host of The Apprentice in 2018 to debate the steps to jail reform. The First Step Act is taken into account one of many few bipartisan actions taken throughout his presidency.