Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not run for public office because the system is “broken,” as she reflected on her decision not to pursue a gubernatorial run in California and spoke about what she views as “capitulation” by those tasked with guarding democracy during Donald Trump’s second administration.

Critics of President Donald Trump think he lacked quite a bit of self-awareness when he said at a press conference this week that former Vice President Kamala Harris “can’t speak” and “can’t do an interview.

A reporter asked Trump about his thoughts on Kamala Harris' future in politics after the news, and Trump did not hold back, slamming the former Vice President

Six months ago, Kamala Harris took a break from packing up the vice president’s residence to attend a quiet meeting on Capitol Hill with a group of Black congresswomen. She had advice for them on how to steel themselves for a second Trump administration.

K amala Harris' announcement that she is opting out of running for California governor fueled speculation that she could run for president again in 2028, and polls provide insight on her chances in a potential Democratic primary. Newsweek reached out to Harris' office for comment via email.