Hundreds of White House staffers enthusiastically welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris back to the executive complex on Tuesday. Chanting “M-V-P,” they expressed their support for her, despite her loss in last week’s presidential election to Donald Trump.
The term “Most Valuable Player” (MVP), which is widely recognized, has been cleverly adapted by Democratic supporters to honor the 60-year-old’s esteemed position as “Madame Vice President.”
Harris, 78, lost all seven swing states to Trump in the national popular vote. This outcome came after a 107-day campaign that raised over $1 billion. President Biden had stepped aside on July 21 due to concerns about his mental acuity.
Democrats are currently facing a profound leadership crisis, and unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a savior in sight to guide them out of it.
“We have a lot of work ahead of us,” Harris addressed the gathering of numerous aides, who were positioned along West Executive Avenue, situated between the West Wing and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, just outside the White House.
In her address, the Vice President expressed her gratitude to the dedicated individuals who are committed to public service and making a positive impact on people’s lives.
She acknowledged the important work they do in lifting others up and emphasized the significance of their contributions. The Vice President recognized their power to effect change and thanked them for their unwavering commitment to serving the public.
“So let’s get back to work because we still have tasks to complete. I want to express my love and gratitude to everyone. Thank you, all.”
Harris had plans to meet with Biden, 81, for lunch on Tuesday, following their joint attendance at a Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.
The Democratic Party’s future has become uncertain following the vice president’s significant defeat. However, there are some who speculate that Harris is strategically positioning herself for a continued role within the party as they transition into the opposition in both chambers of Congress.