The former Democratic presidential contender affirms she is “not finished” with politics
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris hinted at a possible future presidential bid, despite her 2024 election loss to Donald Trump.
In a Saturday interview with the BBC, Harris, 61, expressed certainty that a woman would lead in the White House “in their lifetime.”
When asked if she could be that person, she responded: “Possibly,” adding that she has not yet decided whether to run in 2028. “I am not finished. My entire career has been dedicated to public service, and it’s deeply ingrained in me. There are numerous ways to serve. I have not determined my future plans beyond my current activities.”
Harris was also questioned about her political chances in the presidential race after bookmakers positioned her behind celebrity figures such as actor and former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Harris remained unperturbed, stating, “I have never paid attention to polls. If I listened to polls, I would not have run for my first office or my second office, and I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here in this interview.”
Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 after Joe Biden withdrew from the White House race following a disastrous debate with Trump, where he appeared to stumble over his words and lose his train of thought, raising concerns about his age and fitness for office. Harris then went on to face Trump, who decisively defeated her in the November election.
With the next presidential election three years away, media outlets have speculated that potential Democratic contenders in the 2028 election could include Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Among Republicans, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are widely considered the most likely key contenders. Trump himself has suggested he might seek a third term, although the US Constitution prohibits any president from being elected more than twice.