Kamala holds little back in her criticism of Joe Biden in her memoir.
Published on September 25, 2025, at 4:06 p.m. ET
Kamala Harris believed her relationship with her boss, Joe Biden, was in good standing as he prepared for the 2024 presidential campaign, according to RadarOnline.com.
However, in her candid new memoir, 107 Days, she disclosed that she felt increasingly sidelined by both Biden and his administration.
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Harris discusses how their initially warm relationship became strained.
In the opening chapters of her memoir, as she transitioned into Biden’s presidential campaign, Harris reflects on how the vibrant “Uncle Joe” she once knew grew distant, leading to feelings of sadness and disappointment.
“My feelings for him were grounded in warmth and loyalty, but over time they became complicated, intertwined with hurt and disappointment,” she writes.
Harris indicates that the version of Biden she knew during the early stages of their political endeavors had changed after he secured the presidency.
She states, “After warmly welcoming us into the Biden family at the start of the campaign, I sensed a shift following the election.”
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Time is Ticking
Biden’s staff reportedly displayed a cool demeanor toward her.
Harris expresses annoyance over Biden’s choice to delay endorsing her to enhance his own visibility. She argues that taking time to announce his support could sow doubt among voters and financial backers. When Biden did address the nation, Harris noted, “It was nearly nine minutes into his eleven-minute speech before he mentioned me.”
This pattern continued during the Democratic National Convention, where she wrote, “He delivered an extensive overview of our administration’s achievements but failed to provide any anecdotes of our collaboration that could help bolster my candidacy.”
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‘Reckless’ Decisions
Harris voiced her concerns regarding Biden’s decisions.
Harris also brings up the contentious debates surrounding Biden’s intentions to potentially step down from the race, citing significant influence from Jill Biden in his decision to run again. She questioned, “‘It’s Joe and Jill’s decision.’ That’s what we all repeated, as if it were some sort of mantra. Was it true grace, or was it recklessness?”
She reflects critically, affirming, “In hindsight, it feels reckless. The stakes are too high for such a decision to rest solely on an individual’s ego or ambition; it demands a broader consideration.”
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Biden’s Response
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Biden’s team was prepared for her sharp critique.
Biden’s aides were on high alert for the potential fallout from Harris’s memoir, anticipating retaliation in the form of counterclaims aimed at discrediting her.
Political analyst Leon Wagener remarked, “Harris has nurtured grievances, and the party’s leaders have cautioned her to stay silent or face severe consequences.”
“There’s an evident undercurrent of animosity and distrust between them, setting the stage for an inevitable clash if she shares her insights and Biden’s team reacts harshly,” he added.
Political commentator Mark Halperin emphasized that the Biden camp would likely strike back with damaging revelations if they felt threatened by Harris’s accusations: “If Joe feels cornered, expect to hear stories from his camp that could tarnish her image.”
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