Kamala Harris, the former U.S. Vice President, has sparked speculation about a potential 2028 presidential campaign following her defeat to Donald Trump in 2024. In a recent BBC interview, the 61-year-old Democrat expressed confidence that a woman will lead the White House in her lifetime, responding "Possibly" when asked if she could be that leader. Harris emphasized her lifelong commitment to public service, stating, "I am not done... it's in my bones." Despite bookmakers favoring celebrities like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson over her, she dismissed polls, recalling how they've never deterred her past runs. Her path to the 2024 nomination came after President Joe Biden's withdrawal amid age concerns post-debate. Looking ahead, potential Democratic rivals include Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Republicans eye J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio. Trump has even floated a third term idea, though constitutionally barred. This development highlights ongoing shifts in U.S. politics as the 2028 race looms.
Kamala Harris Hints at Potential 2028 Presidential Run: What’s Next for the Former VP?
Kamala Harris, undeterred by her 2024 election loss to Donald Trump, signals she may not be finished with presidential ambitions. In a candid BBC interview, she affirms her dedication to public service and hints at a possible 2028 bid, emphasizing that a female president is inevitable in her lifetime.
The political landscape is already buzzing with speculation about the 2028 U.S. presidential election, even though it's still three years away. At the center of this discussion is Kamala Harris, the former Vice President who made history as the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American in that role. Despite her recent defeat, Harris isn't ruling out another shot at the White House.
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RT reports: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris indicated she may make another bid for the presidency despite her 2024 election defeat to Donald Trump.
In an interview with the BBC on Saturday, Harris, 61, said she is certain the world will see a woman in charge in the White House “in their lifetime.”
Asked whether she could be the one, she replied: “Possibly,” adding that she has not made a decision on whether to run in 2028. “I am not done. I have lived my entire career a life of service, and it’s in my bones. And there are many ways to serve. I have not decided yet what I will do in the future beyond what I’m doing right now.”
Harris was also pressed on her political odds in the White House race after bookmakers placed her behind celebrity figures such as actor and former pro wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Harris remained unfazed, saying, “I’ve never listened 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 dropped out of the race following a disastrous debate with Trump, during which he appeared to stumble over his words and lose his train of thought, prompting concerns about his age and fitness for office. Harris went on to face Trump, who soundly defeated her in the November election.
With the next presidential race three years away, media outlets have speculated that possible Democratic contenders in the 2028 election could include Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Among the Republicans, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are widely regarded as the most likely key contenders. Trump himself has hinted he might seek a third term, although the Constitution bars any president from being elected more than twice.