ABC News Daily Sarah Ferguson takes on 'testy' Kamala Harris
Oct 29, 2025
Kamala Harris, the former vice president and author of *107 Days*, discusses her reflections on the heartbreak of the 2024 election loss and the challenges of her political future. In an exclusive interview with Sarah Ferguson, Harris reveals her concerns about President Biden's fitness for campaigning and her own potential 2028 run. The conversation also dives into navigating her association with the Biden administration and the Democratic strategy against rising Trumpism, all set against the backdrop of her current book tour.
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Grief Framed As National, Not Just Personal
- Kamala Harris describes the election loss as deep grief for the country rather than solely personal loss.
- Sarah Ferguson presses that proximity to power meant the defeat also carried intense personal and political consequences.
Recklessness Acknowledged Over Biden Concerns
- Harris admits it was "reckless" not to raise concerns about Biden's fitness for campaign rigours before he ran.
- She distinguishes governing capacity from campaign endurance when defending that choice.
Tense Pre-Debate Call With Biden
- Ferguson recounts a tense pre-debate call where Joe Biden mentioned donors instead of offering support to Harris.
- Harris described feeling anger but hesitated to repeat full criticisms on camera.