Kamala Harris’ latest book tour is stirring more than just literary buzz, with whispers of a 2028 presidential run colliding head-on with a congressional probe into Joe Biden’s mental decline.
Fox News reported that Harris is hitting the road to promote her new book about her 2024 campaign while embarking on a nationwide listening tour to connect with voters and boost Democratic candidates.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., is simultaneously digging into allegations that Biden administration officials hid evidence of the former president’s cognitive struggles, with Harris potentially in his crosshairs for a subpoena.
Harris, fresh off her vice presidency, is making waves with her book release, detailing her 2024 White House bid.
She’s also nixed rumors of a California gubernatorial run, opting instead for a broader, voter-focused listening tour. It’s a move that screams ambition, but her refusal to admit electoral motives feels like a dodge.
On “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Harris claimed she wants to “listen to people” without “transactional” vote-chasing.
“I want to travel the country. I want to talk with people,” she said, painting herself as a humble listener. But let’s be real—nobody tours America just to chat without an eye on the Oval Office.
Her tour comes after a joint White House appearance with Biden before President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, inauguration. The optics were cozy, but Comer’s investigation casts a shadow, suggesting Harris might have been privy to Biden’s alleged decline. Her silence on the matter only fuels suspicion.
Comer, appearing on “The Ingraham Angle,” didn’t mince words about Harris’ potential role in his probe. “I think that the odds of Kamala Harris getting a subpoena are very high,” he said. It’s a bold move, but dragging a former VP into Congress could backfire politically.
Comer’s investigation is laser-focused on whether Biden’s inner circle, including Harris, concealed his mental state from the public.
“She’s gonna have more time to come before the House Oversight Committee,” Comer quipped, tying her free schedule to his subpoena threat. The jab lands, but it’s unclear if he’s got the evidence to back it up.
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley, a George Washington University law professor, weighed in on the subpoena’s implications. “The committee can compel her to appear,” he said, but added, “the optics of forcing a subpoena are not exactly optimal.” Harris’ team would likely cry executive privilege, stalling any testimony.
Former Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., now a Fox News host, echoed Turley’s skepticism about Harris cooperating. “Is she going to cooperate? No,” Gowdy said bluntly, predicting her lawyers would lean on privilege claims to dodge questions. It’s a classic D.C. maneuver—delay, deflect, repeat.
Gowdy, a former prosecutor, pointed out the unique challenge of subpoenaing a vice president. “By the time you’re litigating the issue of whether or not you can compel a vice president to talk… you’ll be as old as I am,” he said. His analogy cuts deep—Congress lacks the teeth to force Harris’s hand quickly.
Harris’s inner-circle status makes her a prime target for Comer’s probe. “Harris held a unique spot within the inner circle of the White House,” Turley noted, suggesting she might know more than she’s letting on. Yet, her team’s silence on the subpoena threat speaks volumes—avoidance is their strategy.
Biden’s spokesperson dodged questions about Comer’s investigation, offering no comment. Harris’ team and House Oversight Democrats also stayed mum, leaving the public to wonder what’s being swept under the rug. This stonewalling only amplifies the perception of a cover-up.
Turley warned that Harris’s 2028 aspirations could take a hit if she’s subpoenaed. “This is a tough question for Harris, who has aspirations to run again,” he said. A congressional grilling might expose cracks in her carefully curated image as a listener, not a schemer.
Gowdy highlighted Congress’s limited enforcement power, noting, “Your power is only as good as what you can do to enforce it.” Unlike prosecutors or judges, Congress can’t send deputies to drag Harris in. This reality weakens Comer’s threat, making it more theatrical than practical.
Harris’s claim that “our systems would be strong enough to defend our most fundamental principles” rings hollow against Comer’s probe. If she’s dodging accountability, it’s hard to see her as a champion of democratic strength. The public deserves answers, not another polished tour stop.
