Kamala Harris hints at potential 2028 presidential run: 'I'm considering it'
At a National Action Network conference in New York City, Kamala Harris openly discussed the possibility of a third presidential run, stating, "Listen, I might. I'm thinking about it."
The former vice president's remarks came in response to a direct question from Rev. Al Sharpton, marking her most candid acknowledgment yet regarding her future political ambitions.
Harris received enthusiastic applause, outshining other potential Democratic contenders like Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, as chants of "run again" echoed through the Manhattan venue.
Reflecting on her experience, Harris noted, "I served for four years being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States ... I know what the job is, and I know what it requires." She emphasized the need for change, asserting that "the status quo is not working" for many Americans.
Addressing government inefficiencies, she stated, "People don't want process; they want progress." Harris articulated a vision where leadership prioritizes the needs of the American populace over personal ambitions.
Polling data suggests Harris is currently a frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic nomination, largely due to her name recognition. In an October interview with the BBC, she indicated that she would "possibly" consider running for president again.
Harris previously lost the 2024 election to Donald Trump after being named the Democratic nominee when Joe Biden withdrew under party pressure. Her earlier campaign in 2020 ended before the primaries began, leading to her selection as Biden’s vice president.
During her conversation with Sharpton, Harris criticized Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding military actions. "So he enters into this war, a war of choice," she remarked about the conflict with Iran, highlighting discrepancies in Trump's claims about nuclear disarmament.
She argued that these foreign policy choices have resulted in casualties among U.S. service members and strained international alliances while increasing domestic costs for Americans. "The American citizens will always pay for war," she asserted, echoing sentiments from attendees who accused Trump of dishonesty.
In response to Harris's comments, White House spokesman Kush Desai questioned her credibility, referencing past doubts about her claims of working at McDonald's during college. "Kamala Harris? The Biden border czar who lied about working at McDonald's?" he stated.
