During an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, former Vice President Kamala Harris was pressed about why she did not publicly express concern over President Joe Biden’s decision to seek re-election. Harris insisted she never doubted Biden’s ability to serve but acknowledged concerns about his stamina for the campaign trail.
Harris said there is a distinction between the capacity to govern and the ability to campaign. “Let’s be more precise: there is a very serious difference between capacity to be president of the United States and the capacity to run for president of the United States.” When asked why she stayed silent, Harris claimed she did not want to appear self-serving.
The former vice president also hinted at her future political ambitions, stating, “I am not done… I have lived my entire career as a life of service, and it’s in my bones.”
The interview highlighted ongoing concerns about the physical demands of presidential campaigning and the responsibilities of elected leaders to communicate openly with the public. As Harris distinguished between governing ability and campaign stamina, the exchange underscored broader questions about transparency, internal decision-making, and public trust in national leadership.
