First Lady Jill Biden has reportedly harbored a deep grudge against Vice President Kamala Harris, stemming from the contentious 2020 Democratic primary debates. This animosity, which has persisted over the years, began when Harris criticized then-presidential candidate Joe Biden's stance on public busing and his past associations with segregationist senators.
During a Democratic primary debate in June 2019, Harris attacked Biden's record on busing, using a personal anecdote about her own experiences with school integration. This confrontation left a lasting impact on Jill Biden, who felt that Harris had unfairly portrayed her husband as a racist. According to multiple sources, Jill Biden expressed her outrage in a phone call, telling Harris to "go f*** yourself".
How power hungry Jill Biden's grudge against Kamala Harris is so deep, the only thing worse than Joe stepping down… is HER replacing him, insiders say
Make no mistake. #JillBiden is a power hungry psychopath who is guilty of #ElderAbuse. She views herself as the UNELECTED… pic.twitter.com/zwxwDYCnZX
— judy morris (@judymorris3) July 12, 2024
Despite attempts to publicly mend their relationship, including Joe Biden's notes advising not to hold grudges and emphasizing Harris's contributions to the campaign, tensions remain.
These notes, which were captured by an Associated Press photographer, included reminders like "Do not hold grudges" and "Great respect for her," indicating an ongoing effort to smooth over past conflicts.
Jill is not loving on Kamala…BTW what’s Kamala husbands last name? It ain’t Harris🤔 how embarrassing for him to be hearing all the pretty bad stories about her rise to power😏😳😳😳🇺🇸🍀 https://t.co/TF8dbjOyf4
— FmC (@neroaward) July 6, 2024
The strained relationship between the two prominent women in the Biden administration has occasionally spilled into public view. For instance, during the 2023 State of the Union address, a viral moment occurred when Jill Biden and Harris's husband, Doug Emhoff, shared an awkward kiss. Harris later avoided addressing the incident directly, instead shifting the conversation to her and her husband's work against antisemitism.
Moreover, Jill Biden's sentiments were reinforced during an interview where she did not deny the report of her profane outburst against Harris, merely stating, "We've moved on from that." However, sources close to the First Lady suggest that the wounds from that primary debate attack have not fully healed.
The ongoing friction between Jill Biden and Kamala Harris adds another layer of complexity to the current administration, which is already facing significant challenges. As the 2024 presidential race approaches, this internal discord could become a more prominent issue, especially given the recent calls from some Democratic representatives for President Biden to step aside and let Harris lead the ticket.
In the broader political context, such internal conflicts are not uncommon, but they can influence public perception and campaign dynamics. The Biden-Harris relationship, marked by these past grievances, will likely be scrutinized as the election season intensifies.
