Did Kamala ever like Biden?
In a shocking moment that continues to reverberate across political circles, a new book reveals that President Joe Biden left Vice President Kamala Harris “stunned” after briefly putting on a “Trump 2024” hat during a public appearance — a moment that quickly spiraled into a political firestorm.
Biden’s Firehouse Gaffe: Trump 2024 Hat Stunt Backfires
While visiting a firehouse in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Biden — then 82 years old — mingled with children wearing pro-Trump gear. According to Original Sin, a new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and journalist Alex Thompson, Biden asked for one of the MAGA-style hats and, after initial hesitation, placed it on his head atop his Station 627 cap honoring local firefighters.
“I need that hat,” Biden reportedly told a crowd member. Though he laughed and said, “I ain’t going that far,” moments later he gave in and wore the red cap, sending cameras and political strategists into a frenzy.
Kamala Harris Fumes: ‘What Is He Doing?’
Then-Democrat nominee Kamala Harris was not amused. After stepping in to lead the ticket following Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race, Harris reportedly turned to advisers in disbelief, asking, “What is he doing? This is completely unhelpful — and so unnecessary.”
Trump Team Responds: ‘Thanks for the Support, Joe!’
The Trump 2024 campaign immediately capitalized. Sharing a photo of Biden smiling in the hat, the campaign posted: “Thanks for the support, Joe!” The image quickly went viral across conservative media, triggering another round of questions about Biden’s mental fitness and the Democratic Party’s internal dysfunction.
Biden’s Gaffes Continue: ‘Lock Him Up,’ ‘Garbage’ Comments Add Fuel to the Fire
According to the book, Harris aides resorted to gallows humor as Biden continued to create headaches for the campaign. During a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Biden was quoted as saying “we gotta lock him up” in reference to Donald Trump — an inflammatory statement that raised eyebrows.
Later, Biden’s attempt to criticize a Trump-aligned comedian backfired when he referred to Trump supporters as “garbage” during a Voto Latino phone call. The backlash was immediate. The White House Communications Office tried to clean up the mess, claiming Biden was only referring to the comedian, not supporters — even editing the official transcript to reflect that claim.
Kamala’s Breaking Point: ‘What Are We Going to Do About This?’
The chaos left Kamala Harris frustrated and cornered. “What are we going to do about this?” she reportedly asked, as Biden’s blunders overshadowed her closing campaign message delivered from the White House Ellipse.
BOTTOM LINE: Biden’s bizarre behavior, from wearing Trump gear to alienating Latino voters, left Democrats in disarray while giving the Trump 2024 campaign fresh ammunition. The new book Original Sin confirms what many suspected — the Biden-Harris ticket was unraveling from within.
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