Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, Harris's mentor, stated that Kamala Harris is positioning herself for the 2024 presidential race, selling her character and qualifications.

In a Newsmax interview, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown discussed Vice President Kamala Harris's strategy for the 2024 presidential race. Brown, who dated Harris in the mid-1990s and served as her mentor, stated she is “selling her character and herself in the way she needs to” to secure a win. Although he acknowledged his influence on her rise in politics, he did not imply their past relationship has a lasting impact on her career. Harris has not yet announced her candidacy.