In a heartfelt moment, Kamala Harris praised her friend Hillary Clinton, revealing that she stepped in to offer support when Joe Biden did not.
Published on September 26, 2025, at 11:55 a.m. ET
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Harris has launched her nationwide book tour.
Kamala Harris recently began her national book tour for her memoir, 107 Days, which commenced with a well-attended event in New York City.
During her speech to an audience of almost 1,500 at Town Hall in Manhattan, Harris reflected on her close relationship with former First Lady Hillary Clinton, expressing gratitude for the mentorship and support Clinton provided during challenging times.
âMentorship is a vital aspect of our careers. Some fortunate ones find it while others do not. In the realm of politics, we often seek guidance from those who have walked the path before us,â said Harris.
She went on to highlight Clintonâs commitment to uplifting others and pointed out that Clinton is a person who genuinely follows through on her beliefs.
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A Shifting Dynamic: Harris and Biden
Clinton actively supported Harris during her 2024 election campaign.
While Harris didnât explicitly mention Biden, her remarks contained hints of the complexities in her relationship with the current President.
As em>Radar has previously reported, the bond that once flourished between Biden and Harris has soured, a sentiment she openly shared in her memoir, expressing disappointment over his evolving demeanor toward her over time.
âMy initial feelings towards him were warm and loyal, but over time, they became complicated due to feelings of hurt and disappointment,â she noted in her book.
She elaborated that the Biden she once knew and felt close to transformed after he assumed office.
âInitially, we were welcomed as part of the Biden family, but there seemed to be a shift once the election was won,â she revealed.
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Waiting for Change
Hillary Clinton knows firsthand the trials of losing to Donald Trump in a presidential race.
Harris expressed her irritation regarding Bidenâs timing in endorsing her after he chose to drop out of the race, indicating that his delay could create uncertainty among supporters and donors.
Reflecting on Bidenâs national address after his exit, she said, âIt took him nearly nine minutes into an eleven-minute speech to mention me.â
This pattern persisted weeks later at the Democratic National Convention, where she felt sidelined amidst his long speech on his legacy.
âHe spent almost an hour detailing our administrationâs achievements, but personal anecdotes about our collaboration were noticeably absent,â she shared, emphasizing her sense of disappointment.
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Through her remarks, Harris subtly critiqued Joe Biden while praising Hillary Clinton.
In the early phases of her campaign, Harris recognized her need to assert her own identity and voice. Initially, her speeches heavily featured commendations for Biden, who is currently facing health challenges.
âFor the first part of my campaign, I would spend a significant portion of my speeches praising him. However, my campaign strategists eventually suggested I shift focus to my own vision,â Harris recalled. âDavid Plouffe, who was instrumental in Obamaâs campaign, bluntly stated, âPeople dislike Joe Biden,â prompting me to adapt my approach.â
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