Kamala Harris Advocates for Supreme Court Reforms Ahead of 2028
WHO:
Fox News - Kamala Harris, former Vice President
NY Post - Kamala Harris
WHAT:
CNN - Harris stated, “Her comments come as potential 2028 presidential candidates jockey to push reforms to US institutions after President Donald Trump leaves office.”
CNN - Harris expressed a sentiment about growing the court’s ranks during an interview last month with former CNN host Don Lemon, saying she “absolutely believe(s) we should be exploring” court expansion.
CNN - Among other potential 2028 contenders, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has long called for expanding the court, pitching a 15-member court in his 2020 run.
CNN - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is also a longtime proponent of adding more justices.
CNN - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has voiced skepticism of increasing the number of justices but mentioned he was warming to the idea in an interview last month.
Fox News - Kamala Harris endorsed Supreme Court expansion and abolishing the Electoral College.
NY Post - Harris stated, “We need to revisit the Electoral College. We need to revisit the point of expanding the court, to 13 justices like we have 13 district courts. We need to revisit, if they so want, statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C.”
WHERE:
Fox News - National Urban League Conference
WHEN:
Fox News - Harris is weighing a possible run for the 2028 campaign.
WHY:
NY Post - Harris described her proposals as potentially controversial, indicating a need for reform in the electoral and judicial systems.
HOW:
NY Post - Harris suggested expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices and revisiting the structure of the Electoral College.
(UPDATED August 1, 2026 12:16 UTC)
Vice President Kamala Harris recently highlighted the push for reforms to U.S. institutions as potential 2028 presidential candidates position themselves following Trump's presidency. In an interview last month, she expressed her belief that exploring court expansion is essential, a sentiment echoed by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who proposed a 15-member court during his 2020 campaign. Additionally, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has long supported adding more justices, while California Governor Gavin Newsom, despite initial skepticism, has indicated he is becoming more open to the idea.
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(UPDATED August 1, 2026 11:22 UTC)
Kamala Harris, the Vice President, recently endorsed significant reforms during her speech at the National Urban League Conference, advocating for the expansion of the Supreme Court to 13 justices and a reevaluation of the Electoral College. She emphasized the importance of these changes, stating, “We need to revisit the Electoral College. We need to revisit the point of expanding the court, to 13 justices like we have 13 district courts," while also mentioning potential statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C. As she weighs a possible run for the 2028 campaign, Harris acknowledges that her proposals may be controversial but insists on the necessity for reform in our electoral and judicial systems.