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Social Media Reacts After Kamala Harris' Husband Reportedly Wants Her To Stay out Of The 2028 Presidential Race: 'Same, Doug. Same'

October 24, 2026 by Julia DeKorte
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Kamala Harris may be considering another presidential run in 2028, but a new report suggests her husband, Doug Emhoff, may not be on board with the idea. While many fans are nearly begging the former vice president to run for president again, others, potentially including her own husband, aren’t so sure. Keep reading for more information.

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Doug Emhoff Reportedly Doesn't Want Kamala Harris To Run For President

According to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, October 23, Doug Emhoff has privately told his inner circle that he would prefer for his wife to stay out of the 2028 presidential race. However, people close to the former second gentleman reportedly expect him to support Harris if she ultimately does decide to launch another campaign. Emhoff’s reported reservations come as the former vice president faces questions about whether she should seek the presidency again following her defeat in the 2024 election.

Harris is reportedly facing skepticism from Democratic donors as well, with some expressing their concerns directly to her and describing a potential 2028 White House bid as a "long shot." Although she has yet to officially announce whether she plans to run again, her recent political activity has fueled speculation that she may be laying the groundwork for another presidential campaign.

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Social Media Reactions

Across social media platforms, many users were divided: fans of the former vice president slammed Emhoff for his lack of support for his wife, while critics of the potential presidential hopeful agreed with her husband's reported reservations. "A husband should stand behind, respect, defend, and project his wife through the good and bad times," one user wrote on X. "He should support her in any endeavor she chooses to pursue."

"Kamala Harris running for president would guarantee a Republican win," argued another user.

"Don't listen to him!" wrote the next. "Run, Kamala, run!!"

"No one does, Doug," added another user.

"He wants to save her from the shame of another failure," another comment reads.

"Same Doug, same," a final user wrote.

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Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean. Contact Julia at julia@shefinds.com.