On October 25, 2025, former Vice President Kamala Harris reignited speculation about her political future, suggesting she may once again seek the nation’s highest office in 2028. In a candid interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, Harris, 61, delivered her strongest indication yet that she is weighing another run for the presidency after her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Her remarks have sparked fresh debate within the Democratic Party and across the U.S. political landscape, as leaders and voters alike look ahead to the next chapter in America’s turbulent political saga.
"I am not done," Harris declared, her voice carrying both conviction and weariness from a bruising campaign season. "I have lived my entire career as a life of service and it's in my bones." According to BBC, Harris emphasized her enduring commitment to public service, brushing aside speculation that her political ambitions had dimmed following her 2024 loss. The former vice president’s comments came during a high-profile interview in London, where she was promoting her new book, 107 Days, a memoir chronicling her whirlwind campaign after President Joe Biden withdrew amid mounting health concerns.
When pressed by Kuenssberg about her future ambitions, Harris did not shy away from the possibility of making history as the first female president. Asked whether her grandnieces would see a woman in the Oval Office within their lifetimes, Harris replied confidently, "For sure." And could that woman be her? "Possibly," she said, her answer both coy and bold, leaving the door wide open for 2028. CNN reported a similar sentiment, with Harris stating that her great-granddaughters "will, in their lifetimes, certainly see a woman president."
Harris’s refusal to rule out another presidential bid has come at a time of deep soul-searching for the Democratic Party. The party is still reeling from Trump’s decisive victory in 2024, an outcome that many attribute to Biden’s delayed withdrawal and the subsequent scramble to unify behind Harris. The BBC noted that much of the blame for the loss has been directed at Biden for not stepping aside sooner, but questions have also lingered about whether Harris could have run a more effective campaign, especially on the economy—the issue that dominated voters’ minds.
Despite being ranked as an outsider in early polls for the 2028 Democratic nomination—sometimes even trailing celebrities like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—Harris dismissed the predictive power of such numbers. "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," she told the BBC. This sentiment was echoed in her remarks to CNN, where she underscored, "If I paid attention to the polls, I wouldn’t run for my first or second term – and I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here."
Harris’s book, 107 Days, offers a behind-the-scenes look at her brief but intense campaign, which began only after Biden’s late exit from the race. In it, she reflects on her commitment to grassroots engagement and rebuilding public trust, writing, "I’ll no longer sit in DC in the grandeur of the ceremonial office. I will be with the people, in towns and communities where I can listen to their ideas on how we rebuild trust, empathy, and a government worthy of the ideals of this country." The Independent highlighted that, at least for now, Harris has ruled out seeking the California governorship in 2026, stating, "For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office."
Yet, Harris’s interview was not solely focused on her personal ambitions. She launched a scathing critique of Donald Trump, accusing him of authoritarian tendencies and the weaponization of federal agencies. "He said he would weaponize the Department of Justice – and that is exactly what he did," Harris asserted, as reported by both CNN and BBC. She cited the suspension of late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel by ABC after a joke about Republican reactions to the death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. According to Harris, Trump’s thin skin led him to "attempt to shut down an entire media organization in the process," using federal pressure to silence critics.
Harris also took aim at American business leaders and institutions, accusing them of capitulating to Trump for self-serving reasons. "There are many… that have capitulated since day one, who are bending the knee at the foot of a tyrant, I believe for many reasons, including they want to be next to power, because they want to perhaps have a merger approved or avoid an investigation," she told the BBC. CNN similarly quoted her critique: "There are many people who, from day one, broke their principles and knelt before a tyrant; for many reasons they want to be near power, perhaps to seal a merger or avoid investigations."
The White House, for its part, was quick to dismiss Harris’s comments. Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told the BBC, "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. Or maybe she did take the hint and that’s why she’s continuing to air her grievances to foreign publications." The response reflects the heightened tensions between the former vice president and the current administration, as well as the polarized state of American politics.
Within Democratic circles, there is little consensus about the path forward. Some party members question whether Harris could have performed better had she been given more time to define her message, particularly on economic issues like housing and childcare. Harris herself acknowledged the challenge, telling the BBC she "needed more time" to connect with working people and lamenting the longstanding drift away from the party among that demographic. The popular vote in 2024 was, as BBC noted, "very tight, with less than 2% in it," but Trump’s advantage in the electoral college proved decisive.
As Harris embarks on her book tour, she remains very much in the public eye, traveling with an entourage and maintaining a schedule that would exhaust most. Her every move is scrutinized for signs of a renewed campaign. While she has not made a formal announcement, the sense of anticipation is palpable. As the Independent put it, "maybe, if she has her way, this is the start of another campaign after all."
Whether Kamala Harris will ultimately seek the presidency again in 2028 remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that she is not ready to exit the political stage. Her determination, coupled with her willingness to challenge both her opponents and her own party, ensures she will remain a central figure in America’s ongoing political drama—one that is far from its final act.
