When Kamala Harris took to the stage during a Democratic primary debate before the 2020 election and implied that Joe Biden was racist, Jill Biden’s response was crystal clear: “Go f**k yourself.” This was allegedly admitted by the then-future first lady during a conference call with supporters. The relationship between Jill Biden and Kamala Harris, which began contentiously during the presidential nomination battle, has only deteriorated further.
Political insiders have disclosed to DailyMail.com that Democratic advisors are struggling to navigate the powerful influence of Jill Biden’s disdain for Harris, 59, on Joe Biden’s reluctance to pass the mantle to his vice president. According to a former Democratic operative within Jill’s circle, her animosity towards Harris is “one hundred percent” a factor in her resistance to having her 81-year-old husband step down.
A source familiar with the First Couple revealed that Jill’s voice is now the only one Joe Biden listens to. As far as Jill, 73, is concerned, the only thing worse than her husband stepping down would be Kamala stepping up to replace him. This bad blood dates back to June 2019, when Harris condemned Biden during a televised debate for opposing certain aspects of mandatory busing for school desegregation.
“Jill holds grudges,” one Democratic insider revealed. “She doesn’t let things go and she has never forgiven Kamala for comments that some took to be allegations of racism.” This sentiment was strong enough that Jill reportedly tried to prevent Kamala from joining the Biden ticket in 2020. However, she bit her tongue as Biden had committed to selecting a Black woman as his running mate.
In recent days, pressure has mounted on Biden to step down. Eighteen House Democrats and one Senator have called on the President to drop out of the 2024 race. Hollywood star George Clooney, previously a staunch Biden supporter, added his voice to the growing clamor. In a scathing op-ed for the New York Times, Clooney urged Biden to step down, citing concerns over his mental fitness and the inevitability of time catching up with him.
Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler echoed Clooney’s sentiments, suggesting that Biden will ultimately “do the right thing” and step down. Gansler, who has worked closely with both Kamala and Beau Biden, highlighted Harris’s qualifications for the presidency. He noted that despite Jill and Kamala’s strained relationship, “Joe Biden picked her and arguably in some way he was elected President because he picked her.”
Biden’s performance in a June 27 debate against Trump and subsequent public appearances have further fueled calls for him to step down. However, insiders point out that the real power behind the throne is Jill Biden, who is determined to stay in the White House and keep Harris out of it. According to a well-placed source, Jill has become consumed by the power and prestige of the presidency and is unwilling to give that up.
It’s no wonder the country is a mess when you discover that we are being led by people holding middle school style grudges.