In an interview at the National Urban League conference on August 3, 2026, former Vice President Kamala Harris named her top three most effective U.S. presidents but did not include President Joe Biden. Harris identified Franklin Delano Roosevelt as her first choice, citing his role in expanding the government’s responsibility during difficult times. She also mentioned John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, praising their contributions to social progress. Harris listed Barack Obama as her third choice, highlighting his work on the Affordable Care Act. Neither Harris' nor Biden's offices provided comments following the interview. Harris also discussed her views on electoral reform and the possibility of expanding the Supreme Court, stating that these topics require further conversation.
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Kamala Harris Names Top Three Most Effective U.S. Presidents, Excluding Biden
Kamala Harris named Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama as her top three most effective U.S. presidents in a recent interview, omitting Joe Biden. She emphasized the importance of government responsibility and discussed potential electoral reforms, including expanding the Supreme Court.
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Kamala Harris leaves Biden off list of top three 'most effective' presidents
Kamala Harris Names Top Three Most Effective U.S. Presidents, Excluding Biden