Kamala Harris Hints at 2028 Comeback: “I Am Not Done Yet”
Kamala Harris isn’t closing the book on her political career just yet. In a new interview with the BBC, the former U.S. Vice President dropped her clearest signal so far that she may take another shot at the White House in 2028.
Speaking to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in her first UK interview, Harris said she could “possibly” become president one day — adding with quiet confidence, “I am not done.” She described her career as one built on service, saying, “It’s in my bones.”
This marks her strongest hint yet that she’s considering another presidential bid after losing to Donald Trump in 2024. Despite polls putting her as an underdog for the Democratic nomination, Harris brushed off the numbers. “If I listened to polls, I would have never run for my first office — or my second. And I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here,” she said.
Facing Trump Again?
In her BBC interview, Harris didn’t hold back on Trump, calling him a “tyrant” and claiming her past warnings about his leadership had come true. “He said he would weaponize the Department of Justice — and he has done exactly that,” she said, referencing the administration’s alleged pressure on federal agencies and the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel after jokes about a conservative activist’s death.
She accused Trump of using his power to silence critics: “His skin is so thin he couldn’t endure criticism from a joke and attempted to shut down an entire media organization in the process.”
Democrats in Search of Direction
Within the Democratic Party, Harris’s potential comeback comes at a time of internal reckoning. Many Democrats blame Joe Biden for not stepping aside sooner during the 2024 campaign, while others wonder whether Harris could have mounted a stronger challenge against Trump.
In her memoir 107 Days, Harris recounts the brief, whirlwind campaign that followed Biden’s withdrawal from the race. She described his decision to run again as “reckless” and admitted the campaign’s short timeline made it nearly impossible to build momentum.
The book, which has drawn mixed reactions even from Democratic allies like Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, has fueled speculation that Harris is testing the waters for a return.
The Comeback Question
When pressed on whether she regrets how her campaign unfolded, Harris didn’t dive into self-criticism. Instead, she said the late start made winning extremely difficult. Still, her tone suggests unfinished business.
Her travels across Europe, including the recent BBC interview and an ongoing book tour, have a distinctly campaign-like energy. Aides hover close, interviews are tightly managed, and every appearance seems calculated to reintroduce her to the public — not just as a former vice president, but as a future contender.
Not Focused on 2028 — Yet
Publicly, Harris maintains that 2028 isn’t her focus right now. In a previous interview with MSNBC, she said she was concentrating on helping vulnerable Democrats retain their seats in Congress. She’s also dismissed rumors about a California gubernatorial run, saying she’s not seeking to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.
Still, every sign points to someone keeping her options open. Her words to the BBC — “I am not done” — feel less like a farewell and more like a warning shot.
Kamala Harris may have lost in 2024, but if this interview is any indication, she’s not ready to fade into political memory. She’s regrouping, recalibrating, and — just maybe — preparing for round three.
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