Key facts
- Vice President Kamala Harris will join Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan next week.
- The event will focus on maternal and infant mortality disparities in the Black community.
- Harris has been a leader on the issue of maternal mortality.
- El-Sayed stated that Harris is an inspirational leader to many in communities like Detroit.
- Harris indicated that winning in 2026 is critical before considering 2028 presidential aspirations.
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to join Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan next week for a roundtable discussion focused on maternal and infant mortality disparities within the Black community. El-Sayed, who described Harris as an inspirational leader, expressed his anticipation for her visit and their conversations aimed at boosting voter turnout to address key issues in the U.S. Senate.
Harris has been a prominent figure on the issue of maternal mortality, and El-Sayed noted that he has also been a leader on the topic. While Harris is considered a potential contender for the 2028 presidential election, she recently stated on a podcast that success in 2026 is a prerequisite for any future aspirations. A spokesperson for Harris, Eduardo Negrón, emphasized the importance of flipping the Senate to lower prices and counter Donald Trump's alleged corruption.