Politics

Hillary Clinton fuels 2028 presidential run rumors with event announcement

Clintons to reflect on legacy and public service in Arkansas

Hillary and Bill Clinton are set to speak at the 20th anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 7, sparking speculation about Hillary Clinton’s potential political ambitions. The event will highlight the Clintons’ impact on public service, philanthropy, and leadership development through the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton School of Public Service.

TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 02: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a get out the vote event for Vice President Kamala Harris on November 02, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, is in a tight race with her opponent, Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Online buzz hints at a possible 2028 run

The announcement quickly ignited online theories about a potential 2028 presidential bid by Hillary Clinton, who would be 81 at the time of the election. Prominent figures like Jason Miller, a senior advisor to Donald Trump, stoked the rumors, proclaiming, “SHE’S RUNNING!” Social media reactions ranged from enthusiasm to skepticism, with some embracing the idea and others dismissing it due to her age and past denials of future candidacies.

Clinton’s past statements and VP Harris’s political plans

TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 02: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets people during a get out the vote event for Vice President Kamala Harris on November 02, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, is in a tight race with her opponent, Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton has repeatedly stated that she does not plan to run for president again, emphatically denying such intentions in a 2022 CBS News interview. However, the renewed speculation coincides with reports that Vice President Kamala Harris is keeping her own 2028 political options open, including a possible gubernatorial run in California in 2026 or another presidential campaign.

Newsom leads 2028 Democratic predictions

While Clinton’s potential candidacy has generated buzz, prediction markets currently favor California Governor Gavin Newsom as the frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic nomination, giving him a 17% chance compared to Harris’s 7%. Clinton is not listed among the leading contenders, but her upcoming speech has reignited conversations about her role in the party’s future.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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