Joe Biden Just Threw Kamala Under The Bus Again With Nod To DeSantis [WATCH]

In a critical moment for the Biden-Harris administration, Joe Biden has once again seemingly undermined Kamala Harris, raising concerns about their coordination and messaging just weeks before the 2024 election.

This latest instance occurred during a critical briefing on Hurricane Milton, where Biden praised Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his response to the incoming storm, contradicting Harris’s earlier claims that DeSantis was refusing to take her calls.

The situation unfolded on Monday when Biden spoke directly with DeSantis about the preparations for Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm expected to make landfall in Florida by Wednesday evening.

Tonight, I spoke with Florida Governor DeSantis and Tampa Mayor Castor for firsthand reports on Hurricane Helene recovery and preparations for Hurricane Milton.

My Administration is ready to support both leaders and the people of Florida with any further resources they may need. pic.twitter.com/imXXVXQnoD

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 8, 2024

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At the same time, Harris accused DeSantis of “playing political games” and claimed he had refused to respond to her outreach regarding the storm.

Kamala Harris really just went after Ron DeSantis for “playing political games at this moment.”

Harris lied about DeSantis refusing to take her calls, she’s a truly horrible person. pic.twitter.com/PaGJd5KON7

— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) October 7, 2024

However, DeSantis denied these claims, stating during a press conference that he was unaware Harris had even attempted to contact him.

Biden further complicated the situation on Tuesday by commending DeSantis’s efforts, stating during a press conference, “The governor of Florida has been cooperative and gotten all that he needs. I talked to him yesterday. I said, no, you’re doing a great job and we thank you for it.”

Joe Biden, for the second time this week, counter-programmed Kamala Harris while she was on The View, contradicting Harris by saying that Gov. DeSantis has been “cooperative” and “doing a great job.”

Kamala yesterday accused Gov. DeSantis of “playing political games” with the… pic.twitter.com/5Yiutyd4KW

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) October 8, 2024

This praise came despite Harris’s criticism of DeSantis, leaving many to wonder whether Biden and Harris are on the same page as the election draws near.

This is not the first time Biden has publicly contradicted or overshadowed Harris in recent weeks.

During a September appearance on ABC’s The View, Biden remarked that he had “delegated [Harris’s] responsibility on everything from foreign policy to domestic policy,” a statement that seemingly undercut Harris’s efforts to distance herself from some of the administration’s more criticized policies.

BIDEN: “As Vice President, there wasn’t a single thing that I did that she couldn’t do and so I was able to delegate her responsibility on everything from foreign policy to domestic policy.”

Joe is Kamala. Kamala is Joe. pic.twitter.com/iPAPZUoOjL

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 25, 2024

The comment reinforced Republican narratives that Harris was not merely a bystander in the administration but was involved in key decisions that have led to the current challenges facing the nation.

These contradictions have raised eyebrows, especially as Harris continues her campaign efforts.

Her recent appearance on the podcast Call Her Daddy has also drawn criticism.

While the death toll in North Carolina continues to rise, residents see their family members hanging in trees, and aid is actively being blocked by FEMA, Kamala Harris decided to film an episode of “Call Her Daddy”

Call Her Daddy is primarily a sex and relationship podcast. pic.twitter.com/mnC16HrVl4

— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) October 4, 2024

Harris faced backlash for participating in a casual interview during a time when parts of the Southeast were still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

Critics have pointed to this as a sign of her being out of touch with the pressing issues facing Americans.

The growing tensions between Biden and Harris have not gone unnoticed.

Harris is reportedly working to distance herself from Biden’s policies as the election approaches.

Sources suggest she is trying to carve out a path separate from the president in the final stretch of the campaign, but Biden’s repeated public statements linking her to his administration’s successes and failures make that a difficult task.

At a recent campaign event in Detroit, Harris took the stage only to be overshadowed by Biden, who made a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing.

During that briefing, Biden discussed economic issues, including the recent dockworkers strike, and took credit for the administration’s job growth, further diminishing Harris’s efforts to present her own vision for the future.

CNN even commented on the dynamic, with analysts noting that Biden appeared to be “overshadowing” Harris and making it challenging for her to step out of his shadow as the election nears.

Biden’s remarks about Harris’s involvement in his administration’s policies only add to this impression. “We’re singing from the same song sheet. She helped pass all the laws. She was a major player in everything we’ve done,” Biden said last Friday, tying her to the administration’s record on everything from healthcare to the economy.

Democrats: “Kamala Harris wasn’t President, you can’t blame her for the last 3.5 years.”

Literally Biden: “We’re singing from the same song sheet. She helped pass all the laws. She was a major player in everything we’ve done.” pic.twitter.com/v2Tqc3rJMe

— Chad Prather (@WatchChad) October 4, 2024

As the Biden-Harris team faces these internal rifts, Republicans are capitalizing on the narrative that Harris is out of sync with her own administration.

The latest controversy surrounding Hurricane Milton only adds fuel to the fire, with Republicans likely to seize on the apparent disconnect between the president and vice president as a sign of broader dysfunction within the Democratic campaign.

With Hurricane Milton expected to cause significant damage across Florida and the Southeast, the administration’s handling of the disaster—and the political fallout surrounding it—will likely play a key role in the final weeks leading up to the election.

Harris, already facing an uphill battle to define herself as a leader independent of Biden, may find it increasingly difficult to do so as these missteps continue to mount.

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