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Biden and Harris Reenter Public Sphere as Democrats Grapple With Future Direction

The former president defends his legacy while the vice president weighs her next political steps, highlighting internal debates over Democratic leadership and strategy.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have stepped back into the public eye in recent weeks for interviews and speeches where they railed against the Trump administration and congressional Republicans’ legislative agenda. (JOSE LUIS MAGANA/AP FILE)
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Overview

  • Joe Biden has returned to the public eye with high-profile interviews, defending his administration's record and sharply criticizing Donald Trump's early policies, including NATO relations and territorial threats.
  • Biden's reemergence has divided Democratic strategists, with some arguing his media appearances hinder efforts to move past the 2024 election loss and redefine the party's image.
  • Kamala Harris delivered her first major speech since the election, critiquing Trump's economic policies and urging Democratic voters to remain engaged in opposing Republican initiatives.
  • Harris is reportedly considering a run for California governor in 2026 and a potential 2028 presidential bid, though her exact plans remain uncertain.
  • The Democratic Party faces internal debates over generational leadership changes and ideological divisions between progressive and centrist visions for its future.