Biden makes surprise appearance at White House press conference
President Biden may have to tout September jobs numbers and ask Congress for more funding for Hurricane Helen disaster relief in surprise White House press conference, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 He said no.
Many conservative commentators said Friday that President Biden is keeping Vice President Kamala Harris so close to his administration's track record that it is a boon for former President Trump's campaign.
Biden appears for the first time at a White House news conference, speaking briefly about the averted longshore workers' strike, Friday's strong jobs report and adding more money to Congress to fund Hurricane Helen relief efforts. announced that it may request funding.
Mr. Biden was asked what role Ms. Harris is playing amid the numerous crises at home and abroad.
“Well, she knows, I'm in constant contact with her. She knows that we're all singing from the same song sheet. We, she, I'm in constant contact with her. I helped get it passed,” Biden said.
“Now, she has had a major role in everything we've done, including passing bills that we were told we'd never pass. And she still is. “And she, and her staff, are working with me on everything we're doing,” Biden continued.
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Several online commentators argued that President Biden's association of Vice President Kamala Harris' record with the administration would be a boon to the Trump campaign. (Biden photo by Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Harris photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images | Trump photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Conservatives on social media are calling it a gift to the Trump campaign as Ms. Harris looks to turn the page on Mr. Biden's troubled presidential campaign.
Fox News contributor Joe Concha mocked the statement, writing, “Look! It's a campaign ad!”
Trump campaign adviser Chris Lacivita joked, “I'm Donald Trump and I approved this message.”
FOX News contributor Guy Benson shared a similar quip, saying, “'I approve of Donald Trump, and this message.'”
“Hahahaha!” laughed Sky News presenter Rita Panahi. “Thank you Joe.”
Presidential Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (left) questions U.S. President Joe Biden during the daily press briefing at the White House on October 4, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Caballero Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
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“If Biden was *actively trying to undermine* Kamala's campaign, would he do anything different?” asked Virginia Curta of the Daily Wire.
CNN commentator Scott Jennings wrote, “He's literally trying to destroy her campaign. It's unbelievable.”
Biden's sudden media appearance came at about the same time Harris was speaking at a major event, causing networks to cut away from her and focus on the president instead.
CNN host Boris Sanchez said Friday: “I was actually about to broadcast live to Vice President Kamala Harris, who was speaking in Detroit, Michigan, and apparently she was talking about ending this port strike.'' ” he said. “She's trying to appeal to union members and then the president of the United States comes out and clearly overshadows her and makes her answer important questions.”
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“Mr. Kamala began his speech in Michigan at 2:04 ET. Two minutes later, Mr. Biden went to the White House briefing room for the first time since his inauguration. After that, all networks were broadcast from Kamala to Biden. Biden then said he and Kamala were speaking. “She's singing from the same song sheet,” digital strategist Greg Price said in a social media post. I wrote it. He completely despises her (lol).
FOX News' Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
