Karine Jean-Pierre addresses Kamala Harris' election defeat and defends Biden's role
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced questions about Kamala Harris' defeat in the 2024 election. She emphasized that President Biden is proud of his decision to step aside and support Harris, denying any regrets about his exit from the race. Democrats are analyzing the reasons behind Harris' loss to Donald Trump, with some aides blaming Biden for not addressing inflation and others pointing to Harris' campaign strategy. Jean-Pierre avoided attributing blame to Biden, stating he respects the voters' decision. President Biden, in his first public appearance since the election, promised a peaceful transition of power and acknowledged the challenges ahead. He expressed pride in his administration's achievements and called for unity despite the election results.