Jill Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris effusively when introducing her at a reception, even hugging the vice president to show unity and appreciation after her failed presidential campaign.
Speaking at a Democratic National Committee event, the First Lady said: “Our party elects leaders who have integrity like Joe and Kamala, people who lead with compassion and decency, people who fight so that everyone in our country can have a fair chance.” .
But the video of the first lady’s embrace sparked a skeptical response from viewers on social media, who noted that all may not be well in Washington, D.C. between the two couples and their long history together.
‘Jill Biden will only hug Kamala again to stab her in the back. These two women hate each other,” says one observer. commented on X.com.
“Kamala tried to make eye contact with Jill after the hug but Jill wasn’t having any of it lol,” he wrote other user.
“Yeah, Jill moving to the side immediately looking away while Kamala kept looking for eye contact was very telling,” another user. commented.
Others on social media found it ironic that Jill Biden was praising her husband’s “integrity” and the party’s decision to force him to abandon his re-election campaign and install Harris.
They cited President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter despite repeatedly promising Americans before the election that he would not do so, and Harris’ rapid rise to the 2024 Democratic nomination.
US Vice President Kamala Harris hugs US First Lady Jill Biden during the Democratic National Committee Christmas reception in Washington, DC.
“Jill Biden claims Democrats ‘elect’ leaders with integrity, yet Kamala Harris is pushed to the top without any qualification, and Joe Biden’s promise not to pardon Hunter seems as strong as his campaign promises,” he wrote. a user in X.
“If integrity means constant cover-ups and lies, the Bidens are surely the gold medalists,” the post said. continued. ‘So how exactly does this match your definition of “integrity”?’
Others pointed out the irony that Harris was never selected by Democrats as the presidential candidate, but was effectively selected as Biden’s successor without a party primary.
‘Everyone in our country has a fair chance. Unless you’re in the Democratic Party and running for president. Only major donors give you options,” one person said. wrote on X.com.
“In a sense he is right: the party chooses, not the voters.” saying said another X user.
First lady Jill Biden, left, and President Joe Biden listen as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Committee holiday reception.
The First Lady also praised Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff for being a partner during the administration’s difficult times.
“I really admire you, Doug, for how you stood up for what you believed in and how you traveled all over the country and grew into the role,” he said.
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff have a warm relationship as spouses in the political system.
“You’ve been a good partner to Kamala, but you’ve also been a good partner to me, and I really appreciate that,” he said.
He addressed reports of the pair working out together on Soul Cycle, confirming their joint passion for the program.
“We had a great time cycling together, so I’m going to miss it,” he said.
The First Lady also noted that “politics has always been Joe’s sphere, not mine,” adding, “We do a lot for the people we love, right Doug?”
Jill Biden praised Harris as “her mother’s daughter” and recalled that she was the first to ask Harris what she was going to do to take action to change the things she was angry about.
Vice President Kamala Harris listens as First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Democratic National Committee Christmas Reception
US Vice President Kamala Harris hugs US President Joe Biden before speaking during the Democratic National Committee holiday reception i
“Kamala, you answered your mother’s question, becoming the first woman to serve as vice president and being Joe’s true and trusted partner,” she added.
President Joe Biden also praised his vice president, even though she lost to Trump in the 2024 election.
“She always served this country with purpose and integrity, and always will,” he said. “And you’re not going anywhere, boy, because we won’t let you go.”
The Bidens’ warm comments to Harris came after they pointedly ignored Harris and Emhoff when they were announced earlier this month at the Kennedy Center Honors Awards.
Both Joe and Jill Biden did not even look in the direction of the second couple and refused to shake their hands, give them hugs, or in any way acknowledge their presence when they arrived to sit next to them.
But any notion of a snub was put aside as both couples attempted to emphasize to the Democrats in the room their closeness and appreciation for each other.
Harris thanked supporters and donors at the party and warmly praised the first lady during her remarks.
“I’ll say something about Jill Biden, something most of you probably know, she’s a tough girl who cares deeply,” Harris said.
“Jill, it has been an extraordinary experience working with you and our friendship lasts a lifetime, as you know, and I love you, thank you,” he concluded.