The rift between Biden and Kamala is well known. What else would you expect after pushing him out of the race.
But now Joe Biden humiliated Kamala in prime time post-election speech.
In his first public address since Vice President Kamala Harris’s sweeping election loss, President Biden appeared upbeat, greeting staff with a grin and sharing the message that “setbacks are unavoidable.”
Biden, 81, reflected on his own legacy, blowing a kiss to his outgoing team on Thursday morning but steering clear of any direct mention of Harris, 60, who fell short against President-elect Donald Trump after Biden was urged by fellow Democratic leaders to step down over concerns about his mental fitness.
He called for unity across the nation—despite his recent harsh words labeling Trump supporters “garbage.”
“Setbacks are unavoidable, but giving up is unforgivable. We all get knocked down, but the measure of our character, as my dad would say, is how quickly we get back up,” Biden stated in a 7-minute Rose Garden address.
“Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated. We lost this battle. The America of your dreams is calling on you to get back up.”
Biden took the opportunity to highlight his own legacy, particularly the long-term impacts of his administration’s infrastructure and environmental investments, which he noted may not be fully realized until a decade from now.
“You can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree,” he said, despite his recent contentious remarks about Trump supporters.
“I hope we can see each other not as adversaries but as fellow Americans and bring down the temperature,” Biden added.
“We accept the choice the country made.”
Turning to Harris, Biden praised her campaign, calling it “inspiring” and commending her “whole heart and effort.”
“She and her entire campaign should be proud of the campaign that she ran,” he remarked.
Biden was compelled to relinquish the Democratic nomination in late July, giving Harris just 107 days to campaign—a race that initially showed promise but ultimately faltered across the board in the critical swing states.
After a disastrous June 27 debate with Trump, Biden clung to his position, resisting pressure to step aside.
However, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, former President Barack Obama, and their allies eventually succeeded in convincing him to step down.
You can tell, despite his words, he is relishing in her loss.
And who can blame him?
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