Former Biden chief of staff Ron Klain is reportedly using his personal time to advise California Congressman Ro Khanna as the congressman considers a 2028 presidential run. Klain, now Airbnb’s chief legal officer, has also been involved with other progressive campaigns, including NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg.

Klain’s 2028 Playbook: From White House to Airbnb Legal Desk

According to the report, Klain, who served as Biden’s chief of staff after working as a senior adviser on the 2020 campaign, is now chief legal officer at Airbnb but is reportedly using his personal time to advise Khanna as he prepares for a possible bid.. The Daily Beast noted that Klain’s post‑White House political activities are "far more significant and sweeping than previously known."

Progressive Roots: Klain’s Past Campaigns Fuel Khanna’s Ambition

Klain’s advisory history includes working with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra.. The report indicates that Khanna has attracted Klain’s attention, who previously worked with Mamdani and Becerra on their campaigns .. This network of progressive allies could give Khanna a strategic edge.

Khanna’s Own Signals: A 2028 Run on the Horizon

Khanna himself hited in April, while speaking with left‑wing activist Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network Conference, that he would "consider" a run after the November midterm elections. The report underscores how early the jockeying for position is starting, well before the next presidential election cycle.

Unanswered Questions: Who’s Really Pulling the Strings?

While the source confirms Klain’s advisory role, it does not disclose how much influence Khanna’s own campaign staff have over the strategy. It also leaves open whether Klain’s involvement is purely advisory or if he is actively shaping the campaign’s messaging. Finally, the extent to which Airbnb’s corporate interests intersect with political strategy remains unclear.

According to the report, Klain declined to be interviewed, stating only that he prefers his political activities to remain "low key." This developing story highlights the ongoing behind‑the‑scenes maneuvering within the Democratic Party as potential candidates begin to lay the groundwork for the 2028 presidential election.