Kamala Harris Declines Pre-Inaugural Tour for JD Vance at VP Residence

Outgoing Vice President Harris breaks recent tradition by not inviting Vice President-elect JD Vance and his family to the Naval Observatory, citing past precedents and a contentious campaign.

Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly not invited Vice President-elect JD Vance and his family to tour the official vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory before their move-in.
This decision diverges from the recent tradition of outgoing vice presidents hosting their successors for a sit-down and tour of the residence.
Harris's team pointed out that she herself did not receive a tour from her predecessor, Mike Pence, in 2021, citing the pandemic and political tensions as factors at the time.
The Vance family has had some communication with the Naval Observatory staff and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to discuss logistics, including childproofing the residence for their three young children.
The decision has drawn criticism from political commentators, with some framing it as a continuation of partisan tensions following a contentious 2024 presidential campaign.