Harris hints at 2028 presidential run saying ‘I’m thinking about it’

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Former Vice President Kamala Harris has reopened the door to a potential White House comeback, telling an audience in New York that she is actively weighing whether to enter the 2028 presidential race.

Her remarks, delivered during a public conversation at the National Action Network convention on Friday, April 10, mark one of her clearest acknowledgments yet that another campaign is on the table.

Kamala Harris addresses 2028 speculation directly

Pressed on her political future by Al Sharpton, Harris didn’t dismiss the idea of running again; instead, she leaned into it.

“Listen, I might. I’m thinking about it,” she said, drawing applause from the crowd.

She reiterated the point moments later, adding, “I’m thinking about it. I’ll keep you posted.”

Harris framed her consideration in light of her experience at the highest levels of government, emphasizing her proximity to presidential decision-making during her tenure in the White House.

“Let me also say this. I served for four years being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States. I spent countless hours in my West Wing office, footsteps away from the Oval Office. I spent countless hours in the Oval Office, in the Situation Room. I know what the job is. And I know what it requires.”

She also pointed to her recent travels across the country as shaping her thinking, suggesting that voter frustration remains a key factor in her political outlook.

“I’ve been traveling in the country the last year, I’ve been spending a lot of time in the South and many other places. And the one thing I’m really clear about also is, the status quo is not working, and hasn’t been working for a lot of people for a long time.”

Harris plans return after a high-profile loss

Harris’s comments come after a turbulent political stretch that saw her rise to the top of the Democratic ticket in 2024 following Joe Biden's stepping aside.

Biden had said at the time that withdrawing was “in the best interest of my party and the country” after concerns over his debate performance.

Harris ultimately went on to face Donald Trump in the general election but was defeated, marking her second unsuccessful presidential bid after her 2020 primary run.

In the months following that loss, Harris kept a relatively low public profile, notably declining to pursue a gubernatorial run in California- a decision that fueled speculation she was preserving a path for a future presidential campaign.