Tensions are rising between the teams of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden as the election approaches, according to an Axios report . Ten anonymous sources told Axios that Biden's aides are struggling with their new supporting role after the president's withdrawal from the race, creating friction between the two teams — something the White House denies.
Harris’ team expressed concerns about inadequate coordination from the White House regarding Biden’s messaging and schedule, believing this lack of alignment undermines her campaign efforts.
A notable incident occurred recently when Biden held an impromptu press conference just as Harris was set to speak in Michigan, potentially overshadowing her event. Similarly, as Harris appeared on "The View," Biden held another press event simultaneously.
Additionally, when Harris criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for not taking her call ahead of Hurricane Milton — a claim DeSantis denies — public friction arose between Harris and DeSantis. Shortly after, Biden praised DeSantis, saying he had been in touch with the Florida governor. Axios sources said Biden was not briefed on Harris’ previous comments about DeSantis.
Staffers reported a public disconnect between the two camps regarding "Biden-Harris administration policy" and separating it from a "Harris-Walz administration" agenda. While Biden has praised a working economy under his leadership, economic concerns persist for many voters.
“The White House is lacking someone in the room thinking first and foremost about how things would affect the campaign,” a Harris campaign staffer said.
Before Biden dropped out of the race, his staff was skeptical about passing the torch to anyone.
“At the end of the day, we'd switch to candidates who would, according to polls, be less likely to win than Joe Biden—the only person ever to defeat Donald Trump," Rob Flaherty, Biden's deputy campaign manager, said.
The White House has dismissed the claims in the Axios report.
“President Biden endorsed Vice President Harris immediately after leaving the race, rejecting other approaches that would divide the party, and has attested to her leadership abilities and continually made clear his support for her,” a White House spokesperson said. “While ensuring that all critical White House functions are fully staffed, we have made significant changes to guarantee the vice president's team has all of the support and resources that they need.”
According to Axios, mounting frustrations and tensions lie primarily between Harris and Biden’s senior-level staffers, but mid-level staff are reportedly working well together toward the shared goal of electing Harris in three weeks.
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