Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has largely remained out of the political spotlight since her departure from office, is scheduled to deliver remarks in San Francisco on Wednesday. This event coincides with the Trump administration's celebration of its first 100 days in office. Harris will be addressing attendees at the 20th anniversary celebration of Emerge, an organization dedicated to supporting Democratic women in their quest for political office.
Since leaving the White House, the former Democratic presidential nominee has made relatively few public appearances and has moderated her political engagement. However, her upcoming speech is notable as it may signal her potential re-entry into the political arena. Reports suggest that Harris is contemplating a run for California's gubernatorial race, with a decision expected by the end of summer. Sources familiar with her plans shared these insights with ABC News back in March.
In addition to her gubernatorial ambitions, some Democratic insiders have floated the idea of Kamala Harris as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Nonetheless, some of her long-time supporters have expressed mixed feelings regarding this prospect, indicating the complexities surrounding her political future.
Regardless of her political aspirations, Harris has not shied away from addressing the current administration. Her public remarks have included both implicit and explicit critiques of the Trump administration and its policies. During a summit for women of color leaders earlier this month, she addressed the perceived climate of fear permeating the nation, emphasizing that "courage is also contagious." Furthermore, at the NAACP Image Awards in February, she framed the current chapter in American history as one that will be shaped not only by those in power but by the collective efforts of the populace, stating, "The American story will be written by you. Written by us. By we the people."
In recent months, Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, have been the targets of controversial actions from former President Donald Trump. In March, Trump issued a memo revoking the security clearances and access to classified information for several of his previous presidential opponents, including Harris and Hillary Clinton, along with numerous former administration officials. Additionally, Emhoff announced on Tuesday that he had been removed from the board of trustees of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, following confirmation from the White House that several board members had been dismissed.
As Harris prepares to take the stage in San Francisco, political observers will be watching closely to see how her remarks resonate and what they may signal about her future in politics.
