Former Vice President Kamala Harris has leveled explosive allegations against President Joe Biden’s inner circle in her upcoming memoir, 107 Days, claiming they deliberately let her shoulder the blame for the administration’s handling of the border crisis to curb her rising popularity. In an excerpt published by The Atlantic on September 10, 2025, Harris recounted being tasked in March 2021 with addressing the “root causes” of migration from Central America, a role Republicans quickly dubbed “border czar.” She argued that Biden’s aides failed to defend her against criticism, allowing inaccurate narratives to fester and even amplifying them when her poll numbers began to surpass his during the 2024 campaign.
Harris wrote that no one in the White House communications team pushed back against Republican mischaracterizations or highlighted her diplomatic efforts, such as securing $4 billion in aid commitments for the region. “Instead, I shouldered the blame for the porous border, an issue that had proved intractable for Democratic and Republican administrations alike,” she stated. She further accused the team of not advocating for her successes, suggesting they viewed her visibility as a threat to Biden’s leadership, especially amid concerns about his age. “My success was important for him. His team didn’t get it,” Harris added.
Former Biden officials dismissed the claims as revisionist history, arguing Harris was never responsible for border security and that her focus on long-term solutions was appropriate. The border saw record encounters, peaking at over 250,000 in December 2023, before dropping sharply in 2024 due to policy shifts. Harris’ revelations come as she weighs a 2028 presidential run, potentially reshaping perceptions of her tenure and the Democratic Party’s internal dynamics.
