Did Jill Biden take a veiled shot at Kamala Harris? It sure seems like it.
At a recent White House event, First Lady Jill Biden made a curious and somewhat awkward remark that left many wondering if she misspoke about the mood of the nation following the 2024 election. Speaking at a conference on advancing women’s health research, Dr. Biden seemed to suggest that Americans were experiencing a sense of “joy” as they entered the holiday season—a sentiment she quickly backpedaled from.
In the middle of her speech, Jill Biden urged the attendees to take in the White House decorations and feel a sense of “joy.” She remarked, “I think we all need, like, a little bit of joy now.” However, when the audience began to interpret her comments, she quickly dismissed their assumptions, laughing and saying, “You’re all reading into that!” This unguarded moment raised eyebrows, especially given the current state of the nation, which many feel is anything but joyful under the Biden administration’s policies.
The First Lady’s comments also seemed to echo the phrase “joy” used frequently by Vice President Kamala Harris during her short-lived presidential campaign. Harris, who failed to gain traction in the Democratic primary, has had a tense relationship with the Bidens, particularly as she succeeded Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for president. Despite claims from the White House that there is no tension between the two, the public dynamics have been anything but cordial.
A recent incident at the Kennedy Center Honors highlighted this growing rift. President Biden and Jill Biden were seen ignoring Vice President Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, during the event. The couples didn’t even acknowledge one another, and sources confirmed they didn’t speak throughout the evening, despite being in close proximity.
Interestingly, Jill Biden was seen engaging in a friendly conversation with former President Donald Trump at an event in Paris just days prior. Trump later described the interaction as “very nice,” emphasizing the civility in their brief chat, despite the political differences between their spouses.
Meanwhile, President Biden made headlines during his speech at the health research conference by humorously referencing his past brain surgeries. He joked about his two nine-hour operations, quipping, “I couldn’t find the brain the first time.” The President also indicated that he and Jill would continue to “fight like hell,” suggesting that even as the Bidens near the end of their time in the White House, they are far from retiring from the political spotlight.
This series of events highlights the deep divisions within the Biden camp, as well as the strained relationships between key figures in the Democratic Party. It raises questions about what the future holds for the Bidens and whether their political ambitions will remain intact after the 2024 election. As the nation faces mounting challenges, the lack of unity among the country’s leadership is becoming increasingly apparent.
WATCH:
🚨 JUST IN: Jill Biden is now OPENLY MOCKING Kamala Harris’ “joy” line
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 11, 2024
The audience even knows what’s going on, and breaks out into laughter 😂
Anybody still think Jill Biden DIDN’T vote for Trump? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/8ePBuLQVKD