Kamala Harris Reportedly Sought Hillary Clinton’s Advice on Coping with Trump Defeat

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Former US President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attend the inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly sought guidance from Hillary Clinton on multiple occasions following her loss to President Trump.

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Although their discussions remain private, Kamala Harris has relied on close confidants, including family and friends. According to the New York Post, her sister, Maya Harris—a senior adviser during Clinton’s 2016 campaign and chaired Kamala’s 2020 presidential bid—continues to be an influential voice in Harris’ decision-making. Publicly, Harris has vowed to “stay in the fight,” but she has not yet outlined her next steps. Allies speculate about her options, including a run for California governor in 2026, another presidential bid in 2028, or stepping away from public office altogether.

Additionally, Harris recently formed an LLC named Pioneer49, referencing her Secret Service codename and role as the 49th vice president. Despite criticism following her 2024 campaign, she has refrained from publicly criticizing President Biden, who suggested he might have fared better against Trump had he remained in the race.

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Clinton has made history as the first woman to win the Democratic presidential history, obtain a popular vote victory, and lose to Trump. Harris shares a similar milestone as the first female vice president and the second woman to lead the Democratic ticket. Harris also endorsed Clinton during her election run in 2015.

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