Kamala Harris Hints at 2028 Presidential Run
In a striking interview with the BBC, former Vice President Kamala Harris has dropped her strongest hint yet that she may enter the 2028 presidential race—potentially marking her third bid for the White House.
“I Am Not Done”
Speaking on the British political program Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, Harris declared, “I am not done.” She emphasized that public service is “in my bones,” signaling that her political journey is far from over.
While stopping short of a formal announcement, Harris left the door wide open: “I have lived my entire career as a life of service… and it could possibly be me” who becomes the first woman president.
Timing and Context
The comments come amid a promotional book tour for her latest memoir, which chronicles her intense 107-day campaign during the 2024 election cycle. Though she declined to run for California governor earlier this year—a move many saw as a potential springboard—Harris appears to be repositioning herself for a national comeback.
Dismissing the Polls
Despite early polling that places her behind in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic primary field, Harris brushed off the numbers with characteristic resolve: “If I listened to polls, I would have not run for my first office, or my second office—and I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here.”
Political Landscape in 2025
The Democratic field for 2028 is expected to be crowded, with names like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, California’s Gavin Newsom, and Minnesota’s Tim Walz—all vocal critics of the current Trump administration—already generating buzz.
Unlike her peers, Harris has taken a more measured tone in confronting the White House, choosing her moments carefully. Still, she didn’t mince words when referencing Trump’s actions: “He said he would weaponize the Department of Justice—and he has done exactly that,” she said.
Corporate and Media Criticism
Harris also criticized major institutions—including media outlets and law firms—for what she described as capitulation to Trump’s demands. She cited ABC’s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a troubling example of self-censorship.
Notably, her husband, Doug Emhoff, is a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher—one of the first firms to strike a deal with the Trump administration to avoid sanctions. Emhoff has publicly disagreed with the firm’s $100 million pro bono pledge aligned with Trump-endorsed causes.
What’s Next?
Harris insists no final decision has been made about 2028. But her words—and her renewed public visibility—suggest she’s laying the groundwork for another historic run.
