Former Vice President Kamala Harris is currently navigating her post-presidential campaign future, and reports indicate she is considering starting a think tank to explore new ventures.
After her loss to President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, the former vice president, at 60 years old, is contemplating launching an “institute for policy and ideas.”
Her long-time advisor, Brian Nelson, has been quietly approaching universities, including Stanford and Howard, to host this potential project.
Harris humorously tells friends that she is unemployed for the first time in her career, though the reality of her financial situation may soon require action.
While former vice presidents receive pensions, they do not enjoy the same post-office funding that ex-presidents do, per the New York Post.
With the funds from her failed presidential campaign now depleted, Harris may need to find new income sources to sustain her lifestyle and career.
The concept of a policy institute, common among former politicians, has raised concerns even among Harris’ closest allies.
Fundraising for such an institute could bring unforeseen political challenges, especially as she contemplates a potential run for California governor in 2026 or even a second attempt at the presidency in 2028.
Harris has reportedly stated that she views these two paths as mutually exclusive, meaning she will need to make a decision sooner rather than later.
Since November, Harris has remained largely out of the public eye, though she has occasionally made public statements.
Earlier this month, she gave a speech warning against “capitulating” to Trump’s use of executive power.
Additionally, she addressed Democratic activists in Wisconsin via Zoom, urging them to support the state’s Supreme Court election, though local operatives turned down her offer to visit in person, fearing it might become a distraction.
Despite Harris’ silence in the public sphere, her influence within the Democratic Party remains evident.
Her decisions and public actions still garner attention, particularly in light of her failed presidential campaign.
There is speculation that her next steps could be pivotal for her political career, especially as she looks to reposition herself within the political landscape.
Meanwhile, her husband, former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, has returned to the legal field with a high-paying position at the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, reportedly earning $6 million annually.
His position at the firm has attracted attention due to a deal that the firm struck with Trump that Emhoff reportedly opposed behind the scenes, further complicating the couple’s political ties.
For now, Kamala Harris faces an uncertain future.
Her next moves will determine whether she can regain political relevance and whether she will shift her focus toward policy work or a future electoral bid.
Given her past political missteps and the obstacles she faced in her presidential campaign, Harris will need to navigate carefully to avoid further controversy or setbacks.
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