Harris Labels Biden Re-election Decision “Recklessness” in New Memoir Excerpt

Lead An excerpt published Wednesday from former Vice President Kamala Harris’s forthcoming memoir reveals she deems President Biden’s choice to seek a second term “recklessness,” arguing the stakes were too high to entrust a single decision to personal ambition.

Nut Graf In “107 Days,” Harris breaks from past support to critique the Biden inner circle’s deference, asserting they hyped the mantra “It’s Joe and Jill’s decision” rather than urging broader counsel. Her candid reflections land ahead of the book’s Sept. 23 release, promising revelations on the 2024 campaign’s final phase.

Excerpt Reveals Sharp Critique

• Recklessness Over Grace: Harris recounts repeated assurances that Biden’s re-election bid was solely the Bidens’ call, calling it a dangerous abdication of collective judgment.
• Inadequate Counsel: She admits she was “in the worst position” to challenge Biden without appearing self-serving, yet now views the choice as miscalculated.

Insider View on Campaign Dynamics Harris details how aides failed to defend her vice-presidential record against partisan attacks, even as her polling rose and concerns about Biden’s age mounted. She highlights fatigue-induced missteps, notably after a grueling travel schedule preceding a poor debate.

Publication and Context Titled “107 Days,” Harris’s memoir recounts the interval between Biden’s withdrawal and the 2024 election outcome. Coauthored with Geraldine Brooks, it promises further insights into her tenure, campaign challenges and evolving relationship with Biden’s team.

Book Tour and Release Simon & Schuster schedules “107 Days” for Sept. 23, 2025, followed by an international tour beginning later this month, with stops across the U.S., Canada and the U.K.