Kamala Harris Shares Frank Admission with Stephen Colbert, Leaving Him Astonished: "It's Alarming to Listen to You Say..."
In an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she will not be running for California governor in 2026. After deep reflection, Harris decided that for now, her leadership and public service will not be in elected office.
Harris, who cited her long career in public office, expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the system. She believes the politics, government, and institutions in the U.S. have too often failed the American people, leading to a moment of crisis.
The Vice President stressed the need for change through new methods while remaining committed to core values and principles. Harris emphasized the importance of power lying with the people and urged a fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and dignity for all Americans.
During the interview, Harris admitted that she stopped watching the news for several months after leaving office because she finds it distressing. She also acknowledged the presence of many good people in the public sector.
When asked if it's evident that the system is broken, Harris responded affirmatively. Stephen Colbert, the host of The Late Show, found Harris's comments about the system being broken and weak to be harrowing.
Harris's decision not to run for governor comes after her unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2024, as detailed in her new book, "107 Days." The book is a behind-the-scenes tell-all about her campaign.
Despite stepping back from elected office, Harris expressed a desire to travel the country, listen to people, and talk with them without it being transactional. She also stated that she doesn't want to be a public servant at this time.
The interview with Stephen Colbert can be watched in its entirety. The article originally appeared on HuffPost. It's worth noting that while Harris is not running for governor in 2026, she has not ruled out a future run for the presidency.
- Harris, in her new book "107 Days," syndicated on HuffPost, discusses her unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, expressing dissatisfaction with the status quo, such as the failure of women, black content, and AAPI voices in politics, general news, and timely discussions on societal crises.
- Recognizing the need for change, Harris intends to travel across the country, engaging with people on matters of concern, including, but not limited to black content, women's content, politics, and general news, advocating for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and dignity for all.
- The Vice President's commitment to driving change remains steadfast, even outside elected office. While she is not seeking the California governorship in 2026, she retains hope for a future presidential run, acknowledging an ongoing call to public service that prioritizes power with the people and equitable representation for all.
