Kamala Harris has made it clear that her political journey is far from over. During a recent interview with the BBC, which will air on Sunday, the former U.S. Vice President said five words that have sparked nationwide speculation: “I am not done.” Those words were enough to suggest that Harris might be preparing for another presidential run in 2028.
She explained that her whole life has been about public service, and it’s something deeply rooted in her identity. “I have lived my entire career as a life of service and it’s in my bones,” she said, describing herself as someone who refuses to be limited by political predictions or low polling numbers. Harris didn’t officially announce her candidacy, but when asked if she believed America would see a female president in her grandnieces’ lifetimes, she confidently said yes—and admitted that it could “possibly” be her.
This is her strongest signal yet that she might give the White House another shot after her 2024 loss to Donald Trump. She also dismissed concerns about her weak polling numbers, saying she has never let polls define her decisions. “If I listened to polls, I wouldn’t have run for my first office, or my second, and I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here,” she said. Harris added that her entire political career has been built on proving people wrong.
The interview also gave Harris an opportunity to criticize Trump’s leadership style, which she described as increasingly authoritarian. She said her previous warnings about his behavior have turned out to be accurate, claiming he has used the Department of Justice and other federal agencies as political weapons against his critics. Harris pointed to the suspension of TV host Jimmy Kimmel after his joke about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s death, suggesting that Trump tried to silence media voices who mocked him.
She also accused powerful business figures of giving in to Trump’s influence for their own gain. “There are many who have bowed down to him from day one,” she said, “because they want to stay close to power—maybe to get a merger approved or to avoid an investigation.”
Although Harris insisted that she has not made any final decisions about 2028, her recent book promotion, public appearances, and interviews have led many to believe she’s testing the waters for a comeback. She already has name recognition, strong fundraising networks, and historical significance as the first woman of color to serve as Vice President—all major advantages if she decides to run again.
Still, she faces serious challenges. The Democratic Party remains divided over her role in its future. Some members see her as a fresh voice and the next leader of the party, while others associate her with its missteps in 2024. Despite the criticism, Harris’s persistence shows she’s not ready to walk away from politics.
Her tone in the interview was one of confidence and determination. Without saying it outright, she made her intentions clear—she’s still in the game. “I am not done,” she repeated, a statement that now sounds less like reflection and more like a campaign slogan in the making. In Washington, words like that rarely go unnoticed—and they usually mark the beginning of something big.
