Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted at a possible run for the 2028 presidential election, saying she is “thinking about it” following her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 race.

Speaking at the National Action Network (NAN) annual convention in New York, Harris responded to a direct question from civil rights leader Al Sharpton about whether she would run again, reports Al Jazeera.

“Listen, I might, I might. I’m thinking about it,” Harris said, without committing to a formal announcement.

She added that her experience in the White House had prepared her for the role of president. “I know what the job is, and I know what it requires,” she said, referring to her tenure as vice president under Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025.

Harris noted that she had spent extensive time working in the West Wing, the Oval Office, and the Situation Room, describing herself as being “a heartbeat away from the presidency” during her time in office.

Harris became the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election after Biden stepped aside following a widely criticised debate performance. She ultimately lost to Trump, who secured 312 Electoral College votes against her 226.

Despite the defeat, Harris received more than 75 million votes, making her one of the highest vote-getters in US presidential history.

Her remarks came amid growing speculation over potential Democratic contenders for 2028, with several party figures also attending the event, including governors and senior lawmakers considered possible candidates.

Harris also used her speech to criticise Trump’s foreign policy record, describing the US and Israeli war against Iran as a “war of choice” and warning that America’s global influence had weakened under his leadership.

She said any future decision about running would depend on who could best serve the American people, adding: “I’ll keep you posted.”