Tensions are rising between President Joe Biden's administration and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, with inside sources saying Biden's senior staffers were “emotional” after Harris was forced out of the race. He has been labeled as too “incapable of fully supporting Harris.” revealed To Axios.
Biden and Harris have struggled to stay on the same page since July, when they announced they would replace Harris as the top Democratic candidate, just as Harris was about to hold an event in Michigan. Just then, Biden held an impromptu press conference. On Friday, we “ensured” that there would be fewer live broadcasts.
Earlier, Harris criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican). is in decline Her call about Hurricane Milton, which Biden denied receiving, came shortly before Biden undermined her by praising DeSantis for being “courteous” and “cooperative,” according to Axios. reported.
Insider sources told the outlet that Biden was not briefed on Harris' jab at the Republican governor when he made those remarks.
In addition to these public stumbles between the current administration and the campaign, a close ally of Harris told the magazine that senior Biden aides feel slighted and have no interest in moving forward with the new presidential nomination. He said he did not fully agree with the support of
A source said of the president's staff, “They have too much emotion.''
Another Harris campaign official said, “The White House lacks someone who is thinking first and foremost about how the situation will affect the campaign.''
Several people on Mr. Biden's team have switched to Ms. Harris' team, but feel they have been labeled disingenuous for doing so or even considering it, according to people familiar with the White House and campaign. It is said that there are some people.
There are also reportedly tensions within Harris' team between those who have been loyal to her from the beginning and those new to the Biden campaign.
The White House denied there was tension among senior staff.
A White House official told Axios: “Everyone from the president on down knew the importance of the election and always expected that many staffers would want to move on from the administration to the final campaign.” Ta.
The White House press secretary also claimed that Harris' campaign has been invited to a team meeting with the Biden administration to keep things moving.
Still, Biden is looking to end his presidency on a high note, touting his perceived successes on unemployment numbers and the end of world affairs. people along the coast Meanwhile, Ms. Harris is introducing a new economic plan that she has not promoted in her current role as Mr. Biden's right-hand man.
“President Biden endorsed Vice President Harris immediately after withdrawing from the race, rejected other divisive approaches, demonstrated her leadership ability, and supported her We have continued to make our support clear.”
“We are making significant changes to ensure that the Vice President's team has all the support and resources it needs, while ensuring that all critical White House functions are adequately staffed. “I added it,” he added.
The paper noted that Vice President Harris' office and campaign declined to respond to Axios' report.
