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Kamala Refuses To Give Up Vice-Presidency?

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Is Kamala still mad about her election loss? Looks like it.

Kamala Harris has reportedly declined to extend an invitation to J.D. Vance, the incoming Republican senator from Ohio, and his family for a tour of the vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory. This marks a sharp contrast to the traditional courtesy of welcoming the incoming vice president and their family to the official residence, which has been the home of vice presidents since the 1970s.

Following his victory, Vance and his family are set to move into the Naval Observatory, but despite this transition, Harris has not offered any assistance or invitation to the Vance family, even after they reached out for details on the residence’s suitability for young children. Vance and his wife, Usha, have three small children, and they wanted to ensure the home was suitable for their family. Reports indicate that their inquiry was initially ignored by a political appointee within Harris’ team. It wasn’t until later that Navy aides stepped in to offer a walkthrough and explanation of the home’s layout.

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Interestingly, Harris’ refusal to engage with Vance and his family may stem from her own experience when she moved in back in 2021. According to sources close to Harris, former Vice President Mike Pence never gave her an opportunity to visit the Naval Observatory before she assumed office. However, Pence’s team disputes this claim, asserting that an invitation was extended in the final days of the Trump administration but was ignored due to tensions surrounding the 2020 election and the broader political climate.

It’s important to note that vice presidents didn’t always reside at the Naval Observatory. They once lived in private homes, but in 1974, Congress allocated funding to refurbish the property for official use. The Naval Observatory provides a spacious, secluded environment, with 80 acres of grounds, a swimming pool, and ample space for recreation and exercise—certainly a stark contrast to the White House.

Despite the political friction, it’s clear that the Vice Presidential Residence is an important space for those assuming the office. Let’s hope future administrations will set aside partisan differences to foster the cooperation and respect that the role deserves. After all, the country deserves a vice presidency that prioritizes unity over division.