Harris: Not Criticizing President a VP ‘Tradition’

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday defended her decision not to criticize President Joe Biden, saying it’s part of a long tradition of vice presidents not bad-mouthing their bosses.

Harris made the remarks during a campaign stop in Michigan, telling NBC, “I mean to be very candid with you; even including Mike Pence, vice presidents are not critical of their presidents. I think that really, actually, in terms of the tradition of it, and also just going forward, it does not make for a productive and important relationship.”

Harris has said her leadership style would differ from Biden’s if elected. She pointed to several policy initiatives she has championed, including expanding Medicare coverage for home care, increasing aid for small business, and providing more support for first-time homebuyers.

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