Former U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris, says she may contest for president again in 2028.
Harris, who lost to Donald Trump in last year’s election, expressed optimism that America will one day elect a woman as president.
In an interview with the BBC, Harris declared that she is not done with politics .
When asked whether that woman could be her, Harris replied, “Possibly.” She added, “I have lived my entire career as a life of service, and it’s in my bones.”
Responding to polls that rank her as an outsider for the Democratic ticket—behind figures like Hollywood actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—Harris dismissed public opinion surveys, saying:
“If I listened to polls, I would never have run for any office, and I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here.”
Her comments come as Democrats continue to debate what went wrong in the 2024 election, with many blaming former President Joe Biden’s late withdrawal from the race. Harris has faced criticism for failing to connect with voters on key issues such as the economy and cost of living.
Harris renewed her attacks on Trump, labeling him a “tyrant” and claiming her earlier warnings about his authoritarian tendencies had proven correct.
“He said he would weaponize the Department of Justice — and he has done exactly that,” she said.
She also condemned business leaders and public institutions for “bending the knee” to Trump’s administration, accusing them of prioritizing power and profit over principle.
The White House dismissed Harris’s remarks, with spokesperson Abigail Jackson saying:
“When Kamala Harris lost the election in a landslide, she should’ve taken the hint. The American people don’t care about her absurd lies.”
In her new book, “107 Days”, Harris recounts the challenges of taking over the Democratic campaign after Biden’s withdrawal. She described her loss to Trump as “traumatising”, admitting that her team was devastated by the outcome.
While she narrowly lost the popular vote by less than 2%, Trump won comfortably in the Electoral College, securing his return to the White House.
Harris believes her late start hurt her chances, saying she did not have enough time to connect with working-class voters or emphasize key issues like housing and childcare.
Although she stopped short of announcing a 2028 campaign, Harris made clear she is not ready to step away from public life.
“I am not done,” she insisted, suggesting her current book tour might mark the beginning of a renewed push for political relevance.
