Kamala Harris Talks Politics with Stephen Colbert

During a recent chat with Stephen Colbert, Kamala Harris expressed her concerns about the current state of the American political system, suggesting it feels “broken.” This conversation followed her announcement that she would not pursue a third run for the White House after a loss to President Trump.

In her first interview after the election, Harris was asked about her interest in another political role. “No… Probably more basic,” she responded, implying a desire to step back from the political spotlight.

“I’ve decided that I don’t want to go back to the system. I think it’s broken,” she elaborated, revealing her disappointment. Harris, who is 60, pointed out that she lost not only the popular vote but also key states and the Electoral College despite raising over a billion dollars for her campaign.

“I always believed that we’re as vulnerable as our democracy. We thought our system was robust enough to uphold its core principles, and right now, I’m not convinced they are,” she said, emphasizing her concerns.

Harris expressed a desire to connect with people across the country without the pressure of a political campaign. “I want to hear people. I want to talk to people,” she mentioned, making it clear that her priorities have shifted.

Colbert seemed taken aback by Harris’s reluctance to return to the political arena, recalling her comments about the state of democracy. “It’s miserable,” he said, reflecting her pessimistic outlook.

In their conversation, she clarified, “Oh, absolutely not. I’ll always be part of the fight,” underlining her commitment to the cause, even if not in the political arena.

Discussing her upcoming book, “107 Days,” Harris described it as a behind-the-scenes look at her presidential campaign. Although her run against Trump was “very intense,” she admitted that she never had a burning desire to be president. “Some people grow up thinking, ‘I’m going to be president.’ That wasn’t me,” she told Colbert.

Colbert pressed her about whether anyone had suggested she be ready to step in during the aftermath of her debates with Trump. “There was someone who did it,” she revealed, hinting at external pressures during the campaign.

Later, Colbert sought her views on potential Democratic leaders but Harris chose to remain vague. “I’m not going to name anyone because that would exclude others, and I would hear about it,” she said, deflecting the question.

When asked about how long she would take to recover from her loss, Harris replied with a hint of humor, “Moon.” She added, “I’m not obsessed with self-transmitting,” further emphasizing her desire to move forward.