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Rev. Al Sharpton, a prominent figure in civil rights advocacy, emphasized the Democratic Party’s need for a “fighter” to spearhead their 2028 presidential campaign.
In a conversation with Nicolle Wallace on MS NOW, Sharpton expressed, “Democrats are searching for someone ready to step into the arena and face Donald Trump head-on, saying, ‘It’s either you or me.’”
He further elaborated, “Trump has disrupted the moral foundation this nation prides itself on. From being a felon challenging the Pope to having his defense chief misinterpret the Bible, it’s clear we need someone who can confront him directly. The question is, who will rise to that challenge?”
Earlier this month, Sharpton engaged with several prospective 2028 candidates during the National Action Network (NAN) Convention. This gathering attracted Black voters, a pivotal demographic for Democrats.
Attendees included notable figures such as Former Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Other influential Democrats, including Maryland Governor Wes Moore, California Representative Ro Khanna, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, were also speakers at the event.
Sharpton said that Harris and Moore stood out among this crowd of possible Democratic candidates. Neither politician has officially declared their candidacy, but they have each hinted at the possibility.
Harris, who lost to President Trump in the 2024 election, said she is “thinking about” another presidential run.
“I’ll keep you posted,” she told Sharpton at the conference.
Moore, who previously ruled out a 2028 presidential run, softened his opposition to the idea during his NAN appearance. He insisted Democrats focus on winning the midterms first.
“I tell people, I’m hungry but I’m not thirsty,” Moore said. “Show me something now. Show me you are a winter soldier and not a summer soldier. Show me, and then we can have a conversation with everyone else about what is it that you’re planning on doing in the future.”