Kamala Harris reflects on political future after leaving Washington post-inauguration

Former Vice President Kamala Harris left Washington after observing the inauguration of Vice President J.D. Vance. She congratulated him and later traveled to Los Angeles to thank firefighters and distribute food amid ongoing wildfires. Harris's future political plans remain uncertain. Analysts suggest she may consider running for governor of California in 2026, as current Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and likely to pursue the presidency in 2028. Some Democratic strategists advise Harris to learn from her past political experiences, particularly her 2020 presidential campaign. They believe she has options in politics or other fields, but her path forward is still unclear.