Vice President Kamala Harris could also be vacating her position on Jan. 20, however that doesn’t imply she has to take part in each a part of the political transition. CBS Information has reported that Harris is refusing to completely accommodate her successor JD Vance — and it feels purposely petty.
A number of Democratic and Republican sources informed the outlet that Harris has not prolonged an invite for a proper sit-down or tour of the Naval Observatory the place Vance will quickly reside. Vance, his spouse Usha, and their three youngsters will transfer into the mansion on Inauguration Day.
Final yr, Usha reportedly reached out to Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to see if the house wanted to be childproofed. The couple’s youngsters, Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, are all beneath the age of eight. Although the inquiries have been initially rebuffed by a Harris political appointee, there was communication between Vance’s workforce and Navy workers who’re answerable for the residence.
After successful the election alongside President Joe Biden again in 2020, Harris didn’t transfer into the Naval Observatory residence till three months after being sworn in because of the home needing repairs. Harris by no means went to the Naval Observatory earlier than assuming her place after Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election amid the continuing COVID-19 disaster.
Throughout the latest election, Vance referred to Harris as “trash” throughout a November rally. Vance and Trump additionally persistently attacked Harris about her racial identification, insisting that she wasn’t actually Black.
Earlier this month, of us questioned former President Barack Obama taking part in good with Trump on the funeral for late former President Jimmy Carter. Obama’s spouse and former First Girl, Michelle, was not in attendance for the service.
Moreover, Michelle Obama is reportedly skipping Trump’s inauguration although Barack is planing to attend.