Harris allies blame Biden for election loss after Trump victory

After Vice President Kamala Harris conceded her election loss to Donald Trump, some of her allies blamed President Joe Biden for not exiting the race sooner. They argued that an earlier withdrawal could have given Harris more time to connect with voters. Biden, who faced low approval ratings and concerns about his age, dropped out just months before the election after a poor debate performance. High-ranking Democrats had urged him to step down earlier, suggesting that a primary contest could have strengthened the party's campaign. Polls indicated public dissatisfaction with inflation and immigration issues, which many attributed to Biden's administration. Trump, returning to office, won the popular vote and gained support among Latino voters, young voters, and women.