Patriot Brief
- What Happened: Kamala Harris brushed off 2028 questions and focused on her upcoming Capitol bust, calling herself a historic figure and boasting about her book tour crowds.
- Why It Matters: While her party searches for direction, Harris appears more focused on legacy and image than on leadership or accomplishments.
- Bottom Line: She may get her statue, but many Americans are still wondering what she did to earn one.
Kamala Harris is back in the headlines, and not because she accomplished anything meaningful in office. The former vice president is now eagerly looking forward to the day her marble bust is installed in the U.S. Capitol, a moment she clearly believes cements her as a historic figure even if voters are still wondering what exactly she did.
In an interview with the New York Times, Harris grew irritated when asked whether she planned to run for president in 2028. “It’s three years from nooooow,” she said, stretching the word like a teenager avoiding chores. When pressed, she insisted the focus was misplaced. “I understand the focus on ’28 and all that. But there will be a marble bust of me in Congress. I am a historic figure like any vice president of the United States ever was.”
NEW: I wrote a profile of Kamala Harris at a pivot point. She wants to be heard but it is not clear what she wants to say.
• Her 2028 thoughts
• Her texts with Gavin
• The $$ in her new PAC
• The calls she's been making (Zohran etc)Lots more 🎁 —>https://t.co/iTg6BJTo4z
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) December 9, 2025
A historic figure is a bold claim from someone whose tenure was defined by border failures, disappearing during crises, and approval ratings that struggled to stay above room temperature. But Harris made sure to hype herself further, bragging about her book tour for 107 Days. “Thousands of people are coming to hear my voice. Thousands and thousands. Every place we’ve gone has been sold out,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Capitol’s sculptors continue their traditional work on busts of Biden, Pence, and Harris. The good news for Harris is that receiving one has nothing to do with merit. It is simply a procedural tradition, which may be the only path she has into the marble halls of history.
Leadership, the future of her party, and countless national challenges all took a back seat in the interview. What Harris really wanted to talk about was the statue she is certain she deserves.