Kamala Harris Critiques Biden’s Support in Upcoming Presidential Election
In a new book excerpt released Wednesday, former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed dissatisfaction with the support she received from former President Joe Biden’s administration during the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election.
She noted, “They had a huge communications team. Karine Jean-Pierre held daily briefings in the press room. Yet, it felt nearly impossible to get any positive acknowledgment of my work or any defense against valid criticisms,” as she detailed in her upcoming book, Atlantic Ocean.
The book, titled “107 Days,” discusses her unsuccessful presidential campaign and will be available on September 30th.
Harris Schedules Future Goals
Harris shared an incident from a 2021 meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at remedying the tensions created by the Australia-UK-US security alliance.
She dismissed claims about her using a “French accent” during the visit as “nonsense,” yet appreciated that the White House reported on her so-called “gaffe,” which, in her view, overshadowed significant diplomatic achievements she had made.
Additionally, she criticized Biden’s staff for spreading negative narratives about her office, particularly regarding the perception of chaos and high staff turnover in her team.
“I learned that some of the president’s team actively fueled negative stories about me. They painted my office as chaotic and suggested there was constant turnover in my first year,” she wrote.
She also highlighted the unique pressures her staff faced, stating that they were combating not just general challenges but also “gender stereotypes.” Moreover, she claimed to be the first vice president with a dedicated team to monitor her public engagements.
Harris on Biden’s Mental State
Harris acknowledged the strain Biden is under, hinting at a need to address his declining mental acuity and suggesting that some within his circle might be in denial regarding this issue.
Harris Challenges Perceptions on Immigration
Moreover, she suggested that Biden’s close advisors might want her to tackle the complex issue of “irregular immigration” more vigorously. She argued, “When Republicans misrepresented my role as the ‘border czar,’ no one from the White House communications team stepped up to clarify my actual responsibilities.”
In her book, she defended her approach to immigration, asserting that her narrative was inaccurately presented by the administration.
“Their perspective seemed zero-sum. If I was doing well, it made him look bad. But they failed to see that my success could reflect positively on him,” she added, pointing out a disconnect between her efforts and their understanding.
Biden’s office has not yet responded to requests for comment.
