Recent reports suggest that Kamala Harris is considering making a bid for the presidency in the 2028 elections. This follows an increase in speculation and public attention, not only in her homeland of the United States, but also in countries like Japan. As the current Vice President of the United States, Harris' potential candidacy is a topic of global interest. No official confirmation or announcement has come from Harris or her team yet.

Japan has a significant interest in US politics due to its impact on international relations, global economy, and security issues. In particular, developments in presidential elections are closely tracked considering that the US is a crucial ally and business partner for Japan. The possibility of Harris, being a female and with her diverse background, becoming a future president greatly interests the Japanese public where gender equality in politics and diversity are growing topics.

In both the US and the EU, the potential candidacy of an individual for a presidential or prime minister position garners a lot of attention and speculation as it can have significant socio-political ramifications. The media's focus on potential candidates has been seen often, such as the speculation surrounding Merkel's successor in Germany or Biden's candidacy in the 2020 US Presidential election.