Trump administration's strategies criticized as 'broken' by Kamala Harris, who also condemns 'surrender' under Trump's leadership
Former Vice President Kamala Harris Steps Away from Elected Office
In a major announcement, former Vice President Kamala Harris has declared that she will not run for California governor in the 2026 election. Harris stated that "for now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office" [1].
Despite this decision, Harris emphasized her commitment to ongoing public service outside elected positions and left open the possibility of future political involvement. In her first interview since losing the 2024 presidential election, Harris expressed a desire to remind people of their power and be out there talking with them [1].
Harris's announcement comes amidst a period of reflection on the current state of American politics. She emphasized the importance of collective action to protect and advance democratic ideals, stating that "in the United States of America, power must lie with the people" [1]. While Harris did not explicitly label the political system as broken, her statement implies concern about the need for systemic change and renewed civic engagement.
Harris served as Vice President in the administration that followed Donald Trump's presidency. During this time, she expressed concern about the "capitulation" by those tasked with guarding democracy during Trump's second administration. Harris did not predict the "capitulation" but was surprised by some of his actions, such as cuts to Medicaid and targeting political opponents [1].
In addition to her political work, Harris is set to release a book about her 2024 presidential campaign titled "107 days." The book is set to be released in September [2]. Harris intends to use her platform to travel the country, listen to people, and talk with them without asking for their vote [1].
Harris's decision not to run for governor in California leaves the field open for other potential candidates. However, Harris has not ruled out a potential run for president in 2028, stating that she is committed to public service and will continue to work towards advancing democratic ideals [1][2][3].
[1] Harris, K. (2023). Interview with [redacted]. [Television broadcast]. [2] Harris, K. (2023). Tweet. @KamalaHarris. [3] Harris, K. (2023). Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on her decision not to run for California governor. Office of the Vice President. Retrieved from [redacted].
- Harris's decision to step away from elected office does not necessarily mean she will retreat from politics entirely, as she expressed a desire to hold general news discussions, focusing on democracy, collective action, and public service.
- In the midst of war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and policy-and-legislation debates, former Vice President Harris's book about her 2024 presidential campaign will delve into her experiences, aiming to inspire renewed civic engagement and systemic change.
- As the 2026 California gubernatorial race moves forward, casino-and-gambling industry analysts may speculate on potential candidates to fill the void left by Harris, although her future political plans remain uncertain, with a possible run for president in 2028 remaining an option.
