Kamala Harris’s ‘107 Days’ Interview Sparks Debate on Biden, Buttigieg, and Trump

In a highly anticipated first television interview discussing her new campaign memoir, ‘107 Days,’ Kamala Harris addressed several contentious topics, including her initial reservations about former President Joe Biden’s reelection bid and her decision not to select Pete Buttigieg as her running mate. The interview, which has drawn immediate attention to passages from her book, saw Harris reflecting on her own ‘recklessness’ in not pressing Biden more directly on his reelection choice, attributing her inaction to concerns about appearing self-serving.

Harris also clarified her controversial comments regarding Buttigieg, whom she initially considered her first choice for Vice President. She explained that choosing him, given his sexual orientation, felt like ‘too big of a risk’ at the time, especially when asking voters to accept a Black woman as president. This explanation prompted a direct challenge from interviewer Rachel Maddow, to which Harris responded by emphasizing the high stakes and short timeline for the decision, while praising Buttigieg as a ‘phenomenal public servant.’ Buttigieg has since expressed surprise at Harris’s remarks in the book.

Beyond internal party dynamics, Harris used the interview to vehemently criticize former President Donald Trump, labeling him a ‘tyrant’ and urging industry leaders to oppose what she described as anti-democratic actions. She also weighed in on the recent controversial suspension of ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, praising public backlash against implied FCC action and noting the ‘power of the people’ in influencing the decision. When questioned about her own political future, particularly a potential 2028 presidential run, Harris deflected, stating it was ‘not my focus at all’ currently. She also offered a cautious endorsement for New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, while broadening her praise to other mayoral candidates nationwide.

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