“I’m not finished yet”: Kamala Harris hints at a possible future presidential bid
In a BBC interview, the former vice-president says she’s not stepping away from politics and might “possibly” pursue the presidency in the future
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| “I’m not finished yet,” Kamala Harris tells BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg |
‘I’m not finished yet’: Kamala Harris hints at another presidential run
In a BBC interview, the former vice-president said she’s not stepping away from politics and might “possibly” seek the presidency again.
By Nina Lakhani
Saturday, 25 October 2025 – 15:16 BST
Kamala Harris has made her strongest suggestion yet that she could mount another campaign for the White House, declaring that she is “not done with politics.”
Speaking in an interview set to air on the BBC on Sunday, Harris said she could “possibly” become the next president — a remark widely seen as a signal of renewed political ambition despite low polling numbers.
While emphasizing that no formal decision has been made, Harris expressed optimism about the future of women in American politics, saying she remains confident that “there will be a woman in the White House,” and that her own political journey is far from over.
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| Video: Kamala Harris admits worry over not urging Joe Biden to exit the presidential race |
“I’m Not Done”: Kamala Harris Signals Political Comeback, Calls Trump a ‘Tyrant’ in BBC Interview
In a candid interview with the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, former vice-president Kamala Harris declared that her political career is far from over, saying: “I have lived my entire career as a life of service, and it’s in my bones.”
Harris brushed aside recent polls that place her as a long shot for the 2028 Democratic nomination — behind figures such as actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — arguing that polling has never defined her path. “If I listened to polls, I would not have run for my first office, or my second — and I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here,” she said.
The former vice-president also renewed her warnings about Donald Trump, claiming her predictions about his authoritarian tendencies have been validated. She described Trump as a “tyrant with thin skin” who is “weaponising the justice system.”
Harris condemned Trump’s reported role in the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after he mocked conservative reactions to the killing of activist Charlie Kirk — an episode she said illustrated Trump’s attacks on free speech. “He said he would weaponise the Department of Justice — and he has done exactly that,” Harris said. “His skin is so thin he couldn’t endure criticism from a joke and attempted to shut down an entire media organisation in the process.”
She also criticised U.S. business leaders and institutions for “bending the knee at the foot of a tyrant,” accusing them of capitulating to Trump’s power out of self-interest.
In a statement to the BBC, a White House spokesperson dismissed her remarks, saying: “When Kamala Harris lost the election in a landslide, she should’ve taken the hint — the American people don’t care about her absurd lies.”
Harris is currently promoting her memoir, 107 Days, which recounts her brief 2024 presidential campaign launched after Joe Biden’s withdrawal amid mounting concerns over his health. The former vice-president said she remains confident that a woman will one day occupy the Oval Office — and hinted she might still be the one to make it happen.
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| Kamala Harris promotes her memoir *107 Days* at the London Literature Festival on 23 October 2025. Photo: James Manning/PA |
Harris attributed her election defeat to the unusually brief duration of her campaign, though lingering questions about her communication style, perceived authenticity, and struggles to resonate with working-class voters remain unresolved. Critics also note that both Harris and the broader Democratic Party have yet to fully confront the impact of Biden’s unwavering backing of what the UN has called Israel’s “genocidal” war on Gaza, which many argue contributed to voter alienation.
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