Harris upset over Biden’s overconfident election claims


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Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed disappointment over President Biden’s recent claim that he could have defeated President-elect Donald Trump, according to individuals familiar with private discussions, creating tension in their relationship during their final days in office.

The vice president’s frustration comes after years of steadfast loyalty to Biden, during which she consistently defended him against concerns about his cognitive abilities and never deviated from the administration’s official messaging.

Following a February special counsel report where Robert Hur described Biden as “an elderly man with a poor memory,” Harris staunchly defended the president, dismissing the characterization as “gratuitous, inaccurate and inappropriate.” Biden ultimately withdrew from the presidential race in July, facing declining poll numbers and mounting pressure from fellow Democrats after his debate performance against Trump.

“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes,” Biden told USA Today’s Susan Page last week about whether he believed he could have defeated Trump.

The Wall Street Journal reported: “Vice President Kamala Harris has told close allies and family members she is disappointed in President Biden’s recent contention that he would have won the 2024 election, according to people familiar with the conversations, straining relations between the two during their final days in the White House.”

Throughout her vice presidency, Harris maintained unwavering support for Biden, even when prominent Democrats urged her to distance herself from the increasingly unpopular president after she assumed the top position on the ticket. She stood by him following his challenging debate performance in June, when many Democrats called for his withdrawal, and defended him against questions about his mental fitness raised by the special counsel report.

Those close to Harris view Biden’s recent statement as indicative of the unbalanced nature of their loyalty, noting that while their working relationship had grown stronger over the years, it became strained after Harris became the nominee. Recent interactions have shown signs of increased tension between the two leaders.

Trump’s impending return to power, characterized as the greatest political comeback in American history, will commence on Monday, as Biden and Harris prepare to exit their positions in Washington, potentially marking their final departure from the nation’s capital.

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