Former Vice President Kamala Harris has cast uncertainty over her political future in a revealing new book set to be released soon.

In her forthcoming memoir, Harris reflects on her 2024 presidential election loss to Donald Trump, critiques the current political system, and questions whether she will pursue another role in government, as the Washington Examiner reports.

Harris, who served as vice president from 2021 to 2025, ran as the Democratic Party nominee in the 2024 presidential race. She was defeated by President Donald Trump, marking a significant setback in her political career.

Unpacking Harris' post-loss reflections

The loss prompted Harris to pen her thoughts in a new book titled 107 Days, which is scheduled for release on Sept. 23.

Advance excerpts have already been shared publicly to generate interest in the memoir.

The book primarily focuses on her perspective following the 2024 election outcome. It delves into her disapproval of Trump’s victory, which she does not see as a true public mandate.

Harris also expresses strong criticism of the political environment, suggesting that Trump's administration signals a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism. She writes about her concerns for the state of democracy in America.

Concerns over failing system

In one poignant passage, Harris reflects on her initial motivations for entering public service, saying, “When I decided to become a prosecutor, I had to defend that decision to my family, like a student defending a thesis.”

She continues, “I asked why, when we seek change, must it either be by breaking down doors or crawling on bended knee? I wanted a seat at the table.”

She adds, “I wanted to make change from inside the system.” However, her outlook has shifted significantly since then.

Harris admits to a profound disillusionment, stating, “Today I’m no longer sure about that. Because the system is failing us.” She further laments, “At every level -- executive, judicial, legislative, corporate, institutional, media—every single guardrail that is supposed to protect our democracy is buckling.”

Speculation on Harris' ambitions persists

Regarding Trump’s win and subsequent policies, Harris offers a pointed remark: “I told you so.” This statement underscores her frustration with the election results and the direction of the country.

Earlier this year, Harris announced she would not be running for governor of California, a decision that surprised many observers. This move has fueled speculation about whether she might consider another presidential run in 2028.

Within Democratic Party circles, there is uncertainty about Harris’s intentions with this book and her broader political strategy. Some party insiders wonder if she is paving the way for another campaign or stepping away from politics altogether.

Behind-the-scenes revelations emerge

David Axelrod, a former adviser to then-President Barack Obama, commented to Politico on the book’s tone, saying, “If there’s a political strategy here, it’s a bad one. There’s an awful lot of grievances and finger-pointing that really doesn’t serve a political agenda.” His critique highlights concerns about the memoir’s impact on Harris’s image.

Similarly, veteran Democratic Party consultant Pete Giangreco told Politico, “When you write a book like this, it’s intentional. The question is about intent now. Is she settling scores because she’s not running again, or is this her catharsis to assign blame somewhere else so she can say, ‘Give me another chance’?”

The book also reveals personal decisions from the 2024 campaign, including Harris’s preference for former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as her running mate over Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. She believed pairing a Black woman with a gay man on the ticket posed too great a risk politically, citing additional complexities due to her marriage to a Jewish man.

An anonymous Democratic Party strategist remarked, “This reads like, good riddance to politics,” suggesting Harris may be distancing herself from future campaigns.