Overview
- ABC Australia host Sarah Ferguson accused Kamala Harris of a “world-class pivot” after Harris deflected a question about Joe Biden’s frailties during the 2024 race.
- Harris maintained she never doubted Biden’s capacity to serve as president, while acknowledging she had concerns about his ability to endure the campaign.
- On The Diary of a CEO podcast, Harris said Biden called from debate prep and seemed “a little off,” adding she believes he did not want to debate and was talked into it.
- Harris described a “very complicated” relationship with Biden, citing a pre-debate call she found “unbelievable” and saying he at times “greatly disappointed” and angered her.
- Partisan outlets amplified the exchanges as evasions, Jon Stewart questioned her claim that Biden was fully competent to serve, and Harris said she would consider another run if she could make a difference.