Kamala Harris Considers 2028 U.S. Presidential Run After 2024 Loss to Donald Trump

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said in New York that she is considering running for the 2028 U.S. presidential election, after having lost to Donald Trump in 2024.

“05:06 01:03 01:47 02:31 01:11 02:31 04:16 20 Minutes with AFP Published April 10, 2026 at 21:46 • Updated April 11, 2026 at 10:25 Will Kamala Harris run again for the 2028 U”

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At an event organized by the National Action Network (NAN) in New York, Reverend Al Sharpton asked her directly, “Are you going to run again in 2028?”

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Harris replied, “Listen, I could. I could, I’m thinking about it,” and the room applauded.

In another account of the same forum, Harris told Sharpton, “It’s possible. I’m thinking about it,” and added, “Let me also say this. I served four years, a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States.”

Multiple outlets tied the remarks to the NAN conference in Manhattan, with Telemundo describing the setting as a “Manhattan ballroom.”

Franceinfo similarly reported that Harris said, “I could, I’m thinking about it,” on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Anadolu Ajansı reported that Harris also stressed that the current status quo “isn’t working,” while DW described her as weighing the possibility of running after her 2024 loss.

The statements did not amount to a formal announcement, but they were presented as her most open public comments yet about her political future.

Harris framed her remarks around familiarity with the presidency and the demands of the job, repeatedly referencing her time in the West Wing and the Oval Office.

In CNN en Español’s account, she said, “I know what the job entails and I know what it takes,” after Sharpton asked whether she planned to launch another White House bid.

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Anadolu Ajansı similarly quoted Harris saying, “I served four years, a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States,” and described her time in the West Wing and “the Oval Office, in the Situation Room.”

Telemundo reported that Harris added that “the status quo isn’t working, and hasn’t been working for a long time for many people,” and she argued that “the need to cut some government red tape” mattered to people who “want progress.”

In the same Telemundo report, Harris said, “I know what the job entails and I know what it demands,” and later told the audience, “I’ll keep you posted.”

La Presse described that Harris repeated “I'm thinking about it” three times when Sharpton asked about a possible White House bid in 2028.

Diario Las Américas reported that Harris answered “Lo estoy pensando” to Sharpton’s question about whether she would compete again for the Casa Blanca in the next cycle.

Across the accounts, the remarks were tied to her recent public activity since leaving office, including her book tour for “107 Days,” which multiple outlets linked to her campaign after Joe Biden withdrew on July 21, 2024.

The NAN convention where Harris spoke also featured a lineup of potential 2028 contenders, with multiple outlets describing how the event functioned as a stage for candidates to seek attention among Black voters.

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La Presse reported that the convention program included Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, California Representative Ro Khanna, and Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego.

Telemundo similarly listed “Josh Shapiro,” “Pete Buttigieg,” “J.B. Pritzker,” “Wes Moore,” “Andy Beshear,” “Ro Khanna,” and “Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego” among those appearing at the conference.

Franceinfo said that Gavin Newsom does not hide his presidential ambitions and that Pete Buttigieg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Mark Kelly were among figures who could enter the race, while it also described Harris as having no elected mandate after her 2024 defeat.

20 Minutes, citing AFP, described the Democratic camp as starting to take shape and named Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg among those positioning themselves, while also listing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, and J.B. Pritzker as circulating names.

Mezha.net framed the early Democratic calculations as shifting after Harris’s statements, saying the 2028 race “remains fairly unsettled” but that Harris’s hints could reshape rivals’ strategies and fundraising plans.

In that same Mezha.net briefing, Edward-Isaac Dovere was quoted describing how Harris’s return adds “a new dynamic compared with her absence,” while also saying “Right now we don’t know whether she will run – all this remains speculation for now.”

Even with the broader field present, several reports emphasized that Harris received the most enthusiastic reaction at the NAN event, including standing ovations and “Run again!” chants.

While all the reports described Harris answering Sharpton’s question with language indicating she was considering a 2028 run, they differed in emphasis, from the immediacy of her remarks to the broader political implications.

Franceinfo foregrounded the date and the forum, stating Harris spoke on Friday, April 10, 2026, and quoted her as saying, “I could, I’m thinking about it,” while also describing her as “crisscrossing the United States since 2025” to discuss her book “107 Days.”

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20 Minutes, also citing AFP, similarly reported the exchange, quoting Harris as saying, “Listen, I could. I could, I’m thinking about it,” and described her as “no longer holds any office” while remaining active on the public stage.

Anadolu Ajansı highlighted Harris’s argument that “the status quo isn’t working,” and included her extended explanation of time spent in the West Wing and Oval Office.

CNN en Español emphasized her reasoning about what she “knows” from experience, quoting, “I know what the job entails and I know what it takes,” and it also included her condemnation of Trump’s foreign policy measures, including the war with Iran, which she described as a “choice.”

Telemundo focused on the political messaging around red tape and progress, quoting Harris saying, “the need to cut some government red tape and understand that people… don’t want red tape, they want progress,” and it also included her line, “I’ll keep you posted.”

Mezha.net, in contrast, framed the moment as shifting “early Democratic calculations,” describing how “a few pointed public statements” from Harris “shifted early Democratic calculations” and prompting rivals to reassess “fundraising plans.”

Diario Las Américas presented the remarks in Spanish as “Lo estoy pensando,” and it added a detailed account of a resolution that “detallo cómo Biden nombró a Harris ‘zar de fronteras’ en marzo de 2021,” including claims about “una desaprobación mayor al 85%.”

The immediate political consequence described across the reports is that Harris’s comments inject uncertainty and momentum into the early 2028 Democratic field, even as no candidacy is officially announced.

20 Minutes said the Democratic camp is starting to take shape and noted that “no candidacy has yet been officially announced at this stage,” while also listing multiple names circulating for the nomination.

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Mezha.net similarly described the race as “fairly unsettled” and said Harris’s statements have prompted rivals to reassess strategies and fundraising plans, while Edward-Isaac Dovere was quoted saying “Right now we don’t know whether she will run – all this remains speculation for now.”

La Presse reported that the next primary season “won't truly begin until after November's midterm elections,” and it described the NAN convention as highlighting “a group of Democrats already in the race to position themselves.”

Telemundo added that Harris’s remarks came as she had “already launched a political action committee” and had begun traveling around the United States to support Democrats, especially in the South.

CNN en Español reported that Harris is scheduled to participate this month in Democratic Party events in four Southern states, though it did not name the states in the excerpt provided.

Anadolu Ajansı described Harris as hinting at a possible third bid for the White House and said she had kept a relatively low profile since her 2024 defeat, including declining to run for the California governorship last year.

Taken together, the sources portray a near-term period of continued campaigning and positioning, with Harris telling the audience, “I’ll keep you posted,” as the party moves toward the midterm elections and the start of the primary season.