Joe Biden has seemingly thrown Kamala Harris under the bus, suggesting she shares responsibility for the precarious state of the U.S. economy. This revelation comes as Biden addressed reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for a Cancer Moonshot event in New Orleans.
During an impromptu Q&A session, Biden was asked about his recent comments labeling President Trump a danger to American security. He reaffirmed his stance, stating, “That’s a statement of fact.” However, it was his response to a question regarding Harris that caught many by surprise. When questioned about the economic issues facing the nation, Biden asserted, “The issues that we’ve worked on together have made great progress economically,” effectively implying Harris’s involvement in the administration’s economic decisions.
HAPPENING NOW: Joe Biden takes a few questions before leaving for New Orleans, Louisiana.
Most of his responses to the questions were inaudible, but I tried to ask if Kamala Harris will do an interview with @elonmusk next on X. pic.twitter.com/HJQwjEtj1W
— MONICA PAIGE✰OANN (@MonicaPaigeTV) August 13, 2024
Many perceived his comments as an attempt to deflect blame from his administration’s policies, which have been widely criticized for contributing to inflation and economic instability. The reaction from conservative circles was particularly fierce, with figures like Senator Ted Cruz highlighting the statement as evidence of internal discord within the administration. “The American Dream is dead because Harris and Biden killed it,” tweeted RNC Research, encapsulating the sentiment of many critics.
The timing of Biden’s comments could not be more critical for Harris, who is gearing up for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The convention is set to formally nominate her as the party’s candidate, but it is also expected to attract significant protests from progressives who feel alienated by the administration’s policies. These internal divisions pose a substantial challenge for Harris as she attempts to distance herself from Biden’s economic record while still capitalizing on their shared accomplishments.
Adding to the complexity, media coverage of Harris’s campaign has been a topic of debate. Critics argue that Harris’s recent adoption of Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” initiative is receiving favorable media attention, despite being a clear pivot from her previous stance. This perceived inconsistency has led to accusations of political opportunism, further complicating her campaign strategy.
Fox Business reporter Ed Lawrence notably challenged White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on this issue, questioning whether Harris also owns the administration’s economic struggles given her claimed ownership of its successes. The question underscores the difficulty Harris faces in reconciling her role within the administration with her need to present a distinct and appealing vision for her presidential campaign.
FBN’s @EdwardLawrence: “I want to follow up, first, on what you told Phil. So, you said the Vice President owns the successes of this President over the past three and a half years. Does she also own the struggles that this President see, like the prices up 19 percent since the… pic.twitter.com/dDAvoLgwH7
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 12, 2024
Biden’s recent comments about Kamala Harris’s responsibility for the current economic situation have sparked significant controversy. As Harris prepares for the final stretch of her campaign, she must navigate a landscape fraught with voter disillusionment, internal party divisions, and a challenging economic narrative.
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