Overview

• On July 4, Harris posted on X that “things are hard right now” and vowed to “fight for the ideals of our nation,” striking a reflective but somber tone.
• Observers noted the accompanying photo was cropped to exclude President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, a choice derided as “very symbolic.”
• Critics from across the political spectrum condemned her post as ill-fitting for Independence Day, with RNC spokeswoman Kiersten Pels mocking its gloomy outlook.
• A recent Emerson College poll found just 13% of Democratic voters would back Harris in a 2028 primary, down from 37% last November.
• Harris insiders say she will decide her political future by the end of summer, and her language about “fighting” has fueled speculation of a 2028 presidential bid.