KJP claims that Kamala Harris has not struggled to differentiate herself from Biden: "I haven't observed that."

The Democratic presidential candidate has exhibited "strength" and "leadership," according to the White House press secretary.

KJP claims that Kamala Harris has not struggled to differentiate herself from Biden: "I haven't observed that."
KJP claims that Kamala Harris has not struggled to differentiate herself from Biden: "I haven't observed that."

On Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refuted the notion that Vice President Kamala Harris has had difficulty differentiating herself from President Biden during the campaign.

In "interview after interview," a reporter has pointed out that Harris struggles to distinguish her views from Biden's on both domestic and foreign policy matters.

"Is she allowed to express a different point of view than the administration on any topic, foreign or domestic, or is she required to be a loyal vice president to President Biden?"

Jean-Pierre countered, asserting that he has observed Harris to be "incredibly strong" and "very clear-eyed" in interviews.

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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on October 21, 2024, in Washington, DC.  (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Jean-Pierre stated that she has been a partner with this president and these successes that we have seen from this administration.

She stated that Biden views Harris as loyal, but acknowledges that she will forge her own course in the future.

Harris campaigns in Michigan
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event on October 18, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Jean-Pierre denied that Harris has failed to distinguish policy positions from Biden.

Jean-Pierre stated that he had witnessed a vice president who displayed strength and leadership, as well as concern for the well-being of the American people.

Jean-Pierre stated that many American people desire to see a fighter, and that's what they want to see.

Despite being formally nominated for vice president, Harris has faced criticism for not clearly showing how her administration would differ from Biden's.

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris greets a congregant during a church service and early vote event at Divine Faith Ministries International in Georgia.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

At a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday, Harris was questioned about a policy she would have implemented differently in the past three-and-a-half years. She responded by stating that it was not customary for vice presidents to criticize their presidents.

Earlier this month, Harris stated on "The View" that she couldn't think of any major actions she would have taken differently than Biden.

When asked the question, Harris replied, "Nothing comes to mind."

During an interview with Stephen Colbert, Harris stated, "It's evident that I am not Joe Biden."

During a border visit last month, Harris suggested strengthening Biden's border policies.

Harris has expressed her support for legalizing marijuana, stating, "We have reached a point where we must recognize the need to legalize it and stop treating it as a criminal act." Meanwhile, the vice president has proposed reducing capital gains taxes to levels under President Biden.

by Bradford Betz

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