A photo of First Lady Jill Biden seated next to Vice President Kamala Harris, along with second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Hunter Biden, has gone viral, sparking online speculation about tension in the White House as President Joe Biden’s term nears its end. Critics noted the apparent unease in the room, with comments highlighting rumored friction between Jill Biden and Harris.
Reports of tension between the first lady and vice president date back to the 2020 Democratic primaries. According to the book *This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future,* Jill Biden opposed Harris as Joe Biden’s running mate, citing her debate criticism of him. Joe Biden reportedly had similar reservations, though some advisers, like Ron Klain, believed choosing Harris would demonstrate unity and forgiveness.
More recently, cameras captured an allegedly frosty interaction between the Bidens and Harris’s family during Jimmy Carter’s funeral, further fueling rumors of strained relations. CNN’s Jake Tapper noted the lack of warmth in their greeting but acknowledged the somber context of the event.
Kamala and Jill sitting next to each other during Biden’s Farewell Address.
You can feel the tension. 👀 pic.twitter.com/mR22nEnzmm
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 16, 2025
Jill Biden and Kamala Harris DO NOT acknowledge each other at Jimmy Carter funeral as they sit together
— Martin Walsh (@martinwalsh__) January 9, 2025
