Charlamagne tha God, a prominent radio host known for his political commentary, has publicly stated that former Vice President Kamala Harris should redirect her focus from pursuing elected office to a more media-centric role within the Democratic Party. During a segment on his popular show, ‘Breakfast Club,’ he suggested that instead of seeking re-election for governor of California in 2026 or potentially running again for the presidency in 2028, Harris should consider starting a podcast or writing a book. This shift, he argued, would allow her to build a deeper connection with the public as a cultural figure rather than as a political candidate.
Harris recently announced that she would not run for California governor in 2026, stating that for now, her leadership and public service would be in a non-elected capacity. ‘I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans,’ she said. This decision came amid speculation about her future political ambitions, including the prospect of running for the presidency again in 2028. Charlamagne, addressing this speculation, said he believed the Democratic Party was in a dire state and that the current crop of Democrats was ‘suck[ing] so bad,’ suggesting he thought the party needed new leadership rather than a continuation of its existing figures.
On his show, Charlamagne also critiqued former President Barack Obama’s strategy within the Democratic Party, calling his advice ‘mind-boggling’ and questioning whether it had done enough to address the party’s challenges. He argued that Harris’s approach to public engagement over the past five years had been ‘transactional’, focused on securing support through elections rather than building a genuine cultural connection with the American people. He pointed out that the public may not have truly known Harris as a person, and that by shifting to a more cultural role, she could foster a more personal relationship with her audience.
However, Charlamagne also acknowledged that the political landscape for Democrats seems bleak, and he questioned whether Harris should run again for the presidency. He suggested that the party’s current direction was ineffective, and that instead of focusing on re-election, Harris should explore other avenues to impact the Democratic movement. ‘I don’t know if she should run again, but I definitely would like to see her write a book. I definitely would like to, you know, see her start a podcast and just build a real connection with people,’ he said. While he praised Harris’s potential and youth, he expressed doubt about the party’s chances in the coming years, reinforcing his view that the Democratic Party needed to ‘suck so bad’ and needed a fresh approach.
Adding to the conversation, Harris announced that she will be releasing a book detailing the 107 days of her failed 2024 presidential campaign. This move comes as part of her broader strategy to step back from electoral politics and refocus her efforts on cultural and political leadership. Her decision aligns with a growing trend among political figures to transition out of elected office and into media or public commentary roles, allowing them to retain influence while reducing the demands of political life.