The interview came just a day after Harris announced she would not run for California governor in 2026 and as she began promoting her upcoming memoir, 107 Days, which reflects on her short-lived presidential campaign and turbulent final weeks in office.
During the conversation, Colbert thanked Harris for fulfilling her constitutional duty by certifying the 2024 election results on January 6, 2025, despite the tense political climate and threats of unrest.