On "The Late Show," Vice President Kamala Harris announces a hiatus in her political endeavors, expressing dismay over the perceived capitulation to former President Donald Trump
Kamala Harris, the former Vice President of the United States, has announced that she will not seek an elected mandate for the time being. In a candid interview on CBS's The Late Show, Harris discussed her decision, her new book, and the current state of American politics.
Harris launched her presidential campaign against Donald Trump a year ago, but President Joe Biden clung to the candidacy until July 21, 2024, leaving her just four months to defend the Democratic ticket. Despite the short notice, Harris gave it her all, but ultimately, Trump was re-elected.
Harris's book, titled "107 Days", offers a behind-the-scenes account of her presidential campaign and her defeat. In the book, she reveals the challenges she faced and the strategies she employed. The book is set to be released in September 2025.
After leaving elected office, Harris plans to focus on writing, supporting Democratic candidates, and potentially preparing for a 2028 presidential run. She announced she will not run for California governor in 2026 and stated, "For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office" but emphasized her continued commitment to public service in other forms.
During the interview, Harris expressed her concerns about the current political system. She believes that it is not robust enough to defend democratic principles and that it is all of the people who must carry the weight to get out of the current situation and overcome it. Harris believes that the American political system is broken.
Marshall Ganz, during a separate interview, stated that Trump's actions are akin to a country committing suicide. Since January, President Trump has been undoing the social measures taken under the Biden administration.
Stephen Colbert, the show's host, was forced into a hiatus after CBS's decision to cancel his show in 2026. Colbert asked who will be the leader of the Democratic Party, to which Harris responded that it is a mistake to put all the weight on one person's shoulders.
Harris also shared that she cut herself off from the news for several months after leaving the White House. She believes that there are many people who consider themselves guardians of the system and democracy who have ultimately capitulated. Harris responded to Ganz's statement by admitting that she had anticipated certain things but not the capitulation of the system.
In the coming months, Harris will share more details about her plans. For now, she is focused on writing her book and supporting Democratic candidates in key 2026 midterm races. Harris remains hopeful that the American people can come together to restore democracy and protect the principles on which the country was founded.
- Kamala Harris, previously the Vice President of the United States, discussed her decision not to seek another elected mandate during a candid interview on CBS's The Late Show.
- Harris's upcoming book, "107 Days", provides a detailed account of her presidential campaign and her defeat, set to be released in September 2025.
- Despite the short notice, Harris gave her all during her presidential campaign against Donald Trump, but ultimately, Trump was re-elected.
- After leaving elected office, Harris plans to focus on writing and supporting Democratic candidates, potentially preparing for a 2028 presidential run.
- Harris expressed her concerns about the current political system, believing it is not robust enough to defend democratic principles on CBS's The Late Show.
- Marshall Ganz, during a separate interview, likened Trump's actions to a country committing suicide, as Trump has been undoing social measures taken under the Biden administration since January.
- Stephen Colbert, the show's host, went on hiatus after CBS's decision to cancel his show in 2026, asking who will be the leader of the Democratic Party.
- Harris responded that it is a mistake to put all the weight on one person's shoulders, emphasizing the importance of collective effort to overcome the current situation.
- Harris admitted that she anticipated certain things but not the capitulation of the system, and she will share more details about her plans in the coming months, focusing on writing her book and supporting Democratic candidates in key 2026 midterm races.
