Reid Hoffman questions Kamala Harris' 2028 presidential prospects while considering support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

<p>Reid Hoffman, a major backer of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, expressed skepticism about her chances for a 2028 run, while indicating openness to supporting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York. During POLITICO's Decoded Summit on September 17, 2026, Hoffman described another Harris presidential bid as a "very challenging path" and characterized Ocasio-Cortez as "pragmatic."</p><p>"It depends a little bit," Hoffman said regarding potential support for Ocasio-Cortez's 2028 candidacy. "I think she's much more pragmatic than people give her credit for." Hoffman's remarks contrast with his previous support for Harris, where he had invested millions to help her campaign after Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race.</p><p>When asked if Harris should run again in 2028, Hoffman noted the expected crowded Democratic field. "I think it would be a very challenging path for her, and it's going to be a very noisy field," he stated.</p><p>Hoffman clarified that any support for Ocasio-Cortez would depend on her opponents, emphasizing the qualities he seeks in a candidate. "If you're basically kind of pro-society, which she is, and pro-business, which is a question, that tends to be where I think the right focal points are," he said.</p><p>Previously, Hoffman had promoted Harris as a "great centrist" who balances societal and business interests. His recent comments about Harris' 2028 prospects followed California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that he would not run for president if Harris entered the race.</p><p>Republican strategist Mark Bednar interpreted these developments as signs of uncertainty regarding Harris' position in the Democratic field. He suggested that Newsom's comments could be a signal to Democratic donors to reconsider their support for Harris.</p><p>Fox News Digital attempted to contact representatives for Harris, Ocasio-Cortez, and Hoffman but did not receive a response before publication.</p>