Former Vice President Kamala Harris has kept a low profile since her loss in the 2024 presidential election, taking time to unwind with family and close aides in Hawaii before returning to Washington, D.C. Despite her defeat, Harris has been quietly strategizing about her political future, telling advisers and allies she intends to “stay in the fight” according to Politico.
Politico also reported that several people close to Harris said she is keeping her options open for a potential 2028 presidential campaign or even a gubernatorial run in California as early as 2026.
“She doesn’t need to decide her next move in the immediate future,” said a former Harris campaign aide. “The natural step would be to establish an organization that allows her to travel, give speeches, and maintain her political relationships.”
In the short term, Harris plans to conclude her vice-presidential duties, including overseeing the certification of Donald Trump’s victory in the Electoral College and attending his inauguration on January 20.
Advisers say she also aims to reassert her voice in the Democratic Party and speak out against Trump’s policies when the timing feels right.
“There will be a desire to hear her perspective, and she