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US elections 2024: Is all not well between Harris and Biden?

Rumours have it that President Biden is upset at being sidelined as the campaigns gather steam ahead of the November 5 polls

Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice President Kamala Harris greets US President Joe Biden during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago | AP

As the United States presidential election is drawing near, there are rumours of a 'secret feud' between Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris's and Joe Biden's team. It seems both teams are struggling to cooperate with each other which has led to miscommunications and conflicts. 

Reportedly, some incidents suggested all was not well between both Harris and Biden. Biden endorsed Harris soon after he opted out of the presidential race in July. Biden’s age was becoming a topic of discussion that forced him to quit the race. 

Recently, President Joe Biden held an impromptu press conference that ended up clashing with a Harris event in Michigan. The Daily Beast reported that this significantly reduced Harris's campaign media coverage. 

Also, Biden contradicted Harris over Florida Governor DeSantis’s hurricane relief operations. Harris criticised DeSantis over lack of cooperation regarding the hurricane relief works, while Biden praised him for his cooperation in the relief operations. Hurricane Milton and Helene had wreaked havoc in the southern US hitting several people. 

Harris slammed DeSantis for not responding to her phone calls regarding the hurricane relief works. Biden's praise for DeSantis resulted in further unease within Harris's camp. 

Reportedly, the White House is not doing its level best to provide adequate support to Kamala Harris's campaign which is leading to confusion and conflicts. 

Earlier, it was rumoured that Biden was upset that he is no longer an active part of the national conversation as Harris's campaign gains momentum ahead of the November 5 election. Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump are now the talking point both intensifying campaigns in swing states. 

Reportedly, Biden is also dissatisfied with Harris' speeches, where he is not been mentioned.