Categories: Politics

Tensions rise between Biden and Harris over post-election remarks

President Joe Biden’s comment that he “would have beaten Trump” in the recent election reportedly left Vice President Kamala Harris disappointed, according to sources close to her. While Biden emphasized he believed both he and Harris could have defeated Donald Trump, Harris viewed the remarks as undermining her campaign.

Biden’s decision to step aside

Chicago, Ill, Monday, August 19, 2024 – Vice President Kamala Harris embraces President Joe Biden after his speech at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race in July, endorsing Harris to unify the Democratic Party. Despite this, his recent statements suggest he feels confident about his own chances of victory had he run.

Strained relationships emerge

Reports of a frosty dynamic between Biden, Harris, and their families have surfaced. This tension has been visible at public events and through private interactions, with insiders describing a “depressing” mood at the White House during its final months.

Harris faces dual challenges

President Biden and Vice President Harris are appearing together for the first time since Biden announced he would not seek re-election. They are speaking at an event on prescription drug prices, on august 15, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

As Harris transitions out of her public role, she is also grappling with a crisis in Los Angeles, where wildfires have caused significant destruction. The aftermath of the election and Biden’s remarks have added to an already challenging period.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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