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President Joe Biden and Jill Biden have had a rocky relationship with Vice Presidents Kamala Harris and Doug Emoff following their loss to President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new report.
“Wall Street Journal” reports The “post-election relationship” between the Bidens and the Harris family has been “chilled” at times privately, according to people familiar with the situation on Monday.
Harris took the top spot among the Democratic nominees after weeks of pressure campaigning forced Biden to drop out of the race in July. President hailed as hero and patriot drops outBut in recent weeks, he has been criticized for not stepping down sooner after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory.
The Wall Street Journal pointed out that since first lady Jill Biden accused Harris of ” Oppose federally mandated transit policies Two people close to the first lady and Harris were quoted during Democratic debates during the 2020 election cycle.
President Joe Biden (left) poses with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris (right) during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Washington stage. (AP Photo/Mark Schiffelbein)
Harris distances herself from Biden, labels Trump supporters ‘trash’‘
White House spokesman Andrew Bates and vice presidential spokesperson Kristen Allen denied there were any ripples between the two, the outlet reported.
In the final weeks of the campaign, Harris The team is frustrated With the President’s public appearances. Biden makes unexpected appearance He spoke in the White House briefing room in early October and made headlines in late October when he called Trump supporters “trash,” although the White House denied that was his intention.
Harris has repeatedly defended the president against attacks on his age, health and ability to serve, even after he exited.
Biden expresses regret He expressed dissatisfaction with withdrawing from the race and said he believed he could have defeated Trump, The Washington Post reported.
President Joe Biden, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the National Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 Watch during the wreath laying ceremony. (AP Photo/Mark Schiffelbein)
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Biden has been careful not to blame Harris while insisting to aides that he could have won, The Washington Post reported.
According to the Wall Street Journal, other close aides to Biden in the White House are not convinced the president will defeat Trump.
White House staff described the work environment over the past few weeks as “exhausting” and “frustrating,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
While acknowledging other mistakes, including his debate performance, Biden also said he regretted choosing Merrick Garland as attorney general, The Washington Post reported.
Fox News’ Brie Stimson contributed to this report.
