Stephen Colbert Interviews Kamala Harris on Late Show

In her first post-election interview, Kamala Harris appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, discussing her new book, 107 Days. During the conversation, she seemed surprised at the lack of significant opposition during her campaign against Donald Trump.

“On one level, we thought there would be many people acting as stewards for our democracy,” Harris remarked to Colbert.

She suggested that both Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress have opted to take a “harmless” stance, notably not acknowledging that the GOP currently holds power across all three branches of government. She expressed concern over the actions of the U.S. President, who, according to her, is undermining the Department of Education, pointing out that Congress should step in to intervene.

When it came to her political ambitions, Harris didn’t dismiss a potential run in the 2028 presidential election. However, she conveyed a desire to distance herself from the current political system, which she described as broken.

“I just don’t want to revert to that system right now,” she stated, emphasizing her belief that it needs repair. “Even though our democracy is fragile, I once thought it was robust enough to uphold our core principles. They seem less sturdy now, and I want to engage with people directly instead of seeking votes.”

Colbert reacted to her sentiments, calling them “disastrous.” He expressed discomfort with the implication that the system is inadequate to hear voices like hers. “It’s disheartening to realize our system is not robust enough,” he said.

Harris acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, agreeing that it’s a problematic outlook but insisted it doesn’t signify defeat. “No way are we giving up. I’m committed to the fight,” she affirmed.