Vice President Kamala Harris is making headlines again—this time for remarks on her nationwide book tour promoting her memoir, 107 Days. Instead of simply reflecting on the tumultuous 2024 campaign, Harris has used the spotlight to distance herself from President Joe Biden and his administration, drawing sharp criticism along the way.
Harris claims she was a strong voice behind closed doors, but her recent public attacks are being seen by many as a last-ditch attempt to salvage her damaged political image.
At her book launch in New York City, the vice president’s message was further disrupted when pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted her remarks, underscoring her struggle to maintain control over her own narrative.
Rather than accepting responsibility for the failed Democratic campaign, Harris shifts blame to others, casting herself as a casualty of party politics. She even describes Biden’s refusal to step aside for the election as “reckless,” admitting, “It’s Joe and Jill’s decision. We all said that, like a mantra… Was it grace, or was it recklessness? In retrospect, I think it was recklessness.”
This admission raises uncomfortable questions: if she truly believed Biden’s decision was reckless, why didn’t she speak up when it mattered most? Critics say her silence shows a lack of conviction and leadership.
Her memoir also slams Biden’s handling of the Gaza conflict, calling his response “inadequate” and “lacking empathy.” Yet, as vice president, Harris played a direct role in those same policies—a fact she now conveniently glosses over.
The pattern is familiar: Harris sidesteps accountability while attacking others, a strategy that now appears more like political survival than genuine reflection.
Meanwhile, the contrast between her critiques and the Trump administration’s assertive posture on foreign and domestic policy has not gone unnoticed. Many voters see Harris’s comments as another example of Democrats’ fractured leadership—a dynamic that helped pave the way for Trump’s resurgence.
As Harris continues her tour, the central question remains: is she sincerely trying to reckon with past mistakes, or is she rewriting history to preserve her future?
For many Americans, her actions speak louder than her words—revealing a politician more focused on self-preservation than public service.
