Former Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed concerns about the decision-making process regarding President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. In an excerpt from her upcoming book, "107 Days," published in The Atlantic, Harris described it as "recklessness" to allow Biden to make the decision alone. She stated that the choice should not have been left to an individual’s ego.

Harris, who has been a loyal supporter of Biden, emphasized her loyalty to the country over her allegiance to him. She reflected on her experiences in the Biden administration, stating that it was nearly impossible to receive positive recognition for her work or defend herself against false attacks.

"Getting anything positive said about my work or any defense against untrue attacks was almost impossible," Harris wrote. She claimed that Biden's staff contributed to negative narratives about her performance, including accusations of a "chaotic" office and high staff turnover during her first year in office.

Harris noted that she was the first vice president to have a dedicated press pool monitoring her public appearances, which led to increased scrutiny of her actions. "Before me, vice presidents had what’s called a ‘supplemental pool,'" she explained. "Because of this constant attention, things that had never been especially newsworthy about the vice president were suddenly reported and scrutinized."

In her book, Harris defended Biden against critics who question his capability to serve as president. In a recent interview, Biden acknowledged Harris' loss in the 2024 presidential election, attributing it to sexism and racism rather than her qualifications. "I wasn't surprised, not because I didn't think the vice president was the most qualified person to be president," he said.

Biden also expressed confidence that he would have defeated Donald Trump if he had remained in the race, citing his significant victory in the 2020 popular vote. When asked about claims that he should have endorsed Harris sooner, Biden stated that she had ample time to campaign and that they collaborated on every decision.

However, Harris has a different perspective. She remarked, "When the stories were unfair or inaccurate, the president’s inner circle seemed fine with it. Indeed, it seemed as if they decided I should be knocked down a little bit more."

Harris criticized the zero-sum mentality of Biden's team, stating, "If she’s shining, he’s dimmed. None of them grasped that if I did well, he did well." She argued that her success as vice president was crucial for Biden, especially given concerns about his age, as it would demonstrate his sound judgment in selecting her and reassure the public about the country's leadership.