Frosty Relations Between Bidens and Harris Evident at Carter Funeral

Tensions between President Biden, Vice President Harris, and their spouses were observed during the memorial service at Washington National Cathedral.

• CNN's Jake Tapper noted a lack of warmth in the interaction between the Bidens and Harris-Emhoff couples at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.
• The two couples exchanged minimal eye contact and no greetings as they took their seats in the front pew of the National Cathedral.
• Observers have highlighted recent reports of strained relations following the November election and Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race in June.
• Sources suggest lingering tensions stem from disagreements over campaign strategy and past political clashes, including Harris’s criticism of Biden during the 2020 primaries.
• The White House has denied any rift, emphasizing that Biden and Harris remain focused on their administration's accomplishments in its final days.

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