Kamala Harris’ new book excerpt has set off a firestorm among Biden’s former aides. The former vice president’s claims of being undermined by the Biden White House have drawn sharp rebukes, exposing a rift that’s as predictable as it is juicy. This conservative take sees through the progressive posturing to the real dysfunction at play.
The Daily Caller reported that in an excerpt from her upcoming book “107 Days,” published in The Atlantic, Harris blames the Biden administration for letting negative narratives about her tenure fester while failing to showcase her work.
The book, set for release in September, chronicles her brief presidential campaign. It’s a bold move for Harris to air dirty laundry, but one that smells more like deflection than revelation.
Biden’s former aides, speaking to Axios, didn’t hold back, pinning the blame squarely on Harris for her lackluster performance as vice president.
“Vice President Harris was simply not good at the job,” one official sniped, calling her photo ops “stilted” and her role in major policy streams negligible. This isn’t gossip—it’s a damning assessment of a leader who couldn’t rise to the occasion.
The Biden team’s retort is as sharp as a tack: Harris had every chance to shine but fumbled the ball. One former aide quipped that if Harris had spent less time whining about her image and more time doing the work, her “border czar” legacy might not be such a punchline. It’s a classic case of blaming the system instead of looking in the mirror.
Harris’s excerpt paints a picture of a White House press operation—led by then-press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre—that left her high and dry.
She claims it was “almost impossible” to get them to defend her work, letting toxic workplace rumors swirl unchecked. Sounds like a convenient excuse for someone who couldn’t handle the spotlight.
Yet, not all Biden aides are throwing punches. One insider told Axios they felt Harris was treated “like sh*t” by the Biden team, applauding her for speaking out. This lone voice of support highlights the tension: loyalty to Biden versus sympathy for Harris’ struggles.
In her book, Harris doubles down, accusing the Biden White House of fueling negative narratives about her office environment.
She argues they failed to highlight her efforts, particularly on border issues, leaving her to twist in the wind. It’s a curious complaint from someone who had four years to make her mark.
The former vice president’s team didn’t exactly help themselves, according to some Biden aides. They claim Harris’s staff rebuffed offers of support from the president’s office, squandering chances to boost her profile. This mutual finger-pointing reveals a deeper truth: dysfunction thrives when egos clash.
Harris also takes a swipe at Biden’s decision-making, calling it “recklessness” to let the 81-year-old president and first lady decide his campaign fate alone.
“It’s Joe and Jill’s decision,” she quotes staffers saying, as if under a spell. This jab at Biden’s sharpness is bold but risks alienating her own party’s base.
Despite the public hugs—like the one between Biden and Harris during his January 15, 2025, farewell address—these revelations show a fractured alliance.
The image of unity at the White House on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025, with Harris, Biden, and others awaiting Trump’s arrival, now feels like political theater. Optics can’t hide the bad blood.
One Biden aide’s defense of Harris stands out: “We all know that the Biden folks treated her and her team like sh*t.” This admission suggests some in the administration saw Harris as a scapegoat for broader failures. Yet, sympathy doesn’t erase her responsibility to lead effectively.
Former Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain offered a diplomatic take: “I thought she did a good job as [vice president] and I feel bad that she found the experience negative.”
His words are kind, but they don’t refute the core critique that Harris underperformed. It’s a polite sidestep from a seasoned operator.
Harris’ decision to air these grievances publicly may backfire. By blaming Biden’s team, she risks looking like a sore loser who can’t own her shortcomings. In a political climate wary of victimhood narratives, this move feels more woke than wise.
The Biden aides’ counterattacks aren’t exactly classy, either. Their anonymous sniping to Axios reeks of petty score-settling, undermining the administration’s legacy as much as Harris’ does. Both sides seem more interested in saving face than building bridges.
