Mamdani confirms Harris phone call, says she’s been ‘in touch’ as speculation swirls over 2028 White House run

Published July 1, 2026 4:10pm ET | Updated July 1, 2026 4:59pm ET



New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed Wednesday that former Vice President Kamala Harris has been in contact with him for a few months, the latest indication that the former Democratic presidential nominee is strengthening ties with the party’s progressive wing as she weighs a 2028 White House bid.

“Yes. That is true,” the socialist mayor said during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Clay Cane Show. “The vice president reached out to have a conversation, and we’ve had a brief conversation. We’ve been in touch over the last few months, and I really do appreciate her outreach.”

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