"It won't be enough to just undo the terrible acts of this administration," Warren said. "We can't afford to just tinker around the edges — a tax credit here, a regulation there. Our fight is for big, structural change."
Some of those who attended the kickoff had concerns about the strength of her candidacy, given the identity issue and President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign style. Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale said Warren has been "exposed as a fraud by the Native Americans she impersonated and disrespected to advance her professional career".
Trump tweeted: "Today Elizabeth Warren, sometimes referred to by me as Pocahontas, joined the race for President. Will she run as our first Native American presidential candidate, or has she decided that after 32 years, this is not playing so well anymore? See you on the campaign TRAIL, Liz!"
"Trump is an intimidating guy to take on," said Hugh Stinson, 40. "Warren has left herself open on a couple fronts to pile on." "I want a candidate who will win. It's a challenging time," said Pamela Baldwin, 55, who said she likes Warren as a senator but believes sexism will prevent a woman from becoming president in 2020.
- additional reporting AP