Staff Reports
The political theatrics surrounding the transition of power is nothing new—especially when it involves the likes of Vice President Kamala Harris. The tangled web of home tours and childproofing secrets has grown even more bizarre as JD Vance prepares to move into the Naval Observatory residence. In a move that could only be described as pure bitterness, Harris has failed to officially welcome the Vance family, which means their first visit will be an awkward one, filled with surprises and unanswered questions.
JD Vance, who is set to relocate to this prestigious residence on January 20, will do so without the common courtesy of even a sit-down meeting, let alone a ceremonial tour. It seems Harris, busy with her own agendas, couldn’t spare a moment for the incoming First Family. Even when Usha Vance reached out in November to ask about childproofing options—considering their children are all under 8—her inquiries were initially met with cold indifference from Harris’s office. Apparently, extending an olive branch is not on the vice president’s to-do list.
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Despite the chilly reception from Harris’s camp, there appears to be some last-minute attempts to improve the situation. After a series of rebuffed communications, Usha managed to chat with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff for about 40 minutes, discussing household logistics. Though the Navy has stepped in to provide crucial information about the home, it’s worth noting that Vance’s first experience at the residence will feel less like a warm handoff and more like a surprise inspection. Add to this the fact that Vice Presidents usually extend a cordial welcome, and the level of churlishness demonstrated by Harris is downright cartoonish.
While the Vance family navigates these treacherous waters, it’s hard to ignore the absurdity of the situation. Just imagine moving into a new house without so much as a hello from the people currently living there. It’s reminiscent of that childhood game where one kid gets to hog the swings while others stand around, waiting in vain for a chance to play. The Vice President’s antics would be comical if they weren’t so indicative of her larger political struggles.
For those looking for a silver lining, it seems that even amidst the tension, arrangements for the Vance kids are being made—although it’s anyone’s guess why those arrangements weren’t taken care of earlier. Perhaps the VP is too preoccupied with her own challenges, which might explain her brusque demeanor. After all, Kamala Harris’s approval ratings are about as popular as a snowstorm in July, leaving little room for graciousness. Voters made it clear they knew Harris was ill-prepared for her role, and it seems she’s taking it out on the new Republican arrivals with all the grace of a hippo on roller skates.
