Vice President Kamala Harris snubs incoming VP JD Vance, refusing to offer a traditional welcome tour of the Naval Observatory residence.
At a Glance
- JD Vance and family set to move into Naval Observatory on January 20
- Harris declines to extend customary tour invitation to the Vances
- Usha Vance inquires about childproofing for their three young children
- Navy officials provided a house overview to assist with the move
- Harris team focused on other priorities, including overseas trip and California wildfires
Harris Breaks Tradition, Leaves Vance Family in the Dark
Well, folks, it looks like our esteemed Vice President Kamala Harris is too busy to be bothered with something as trivial as common courtesy. In a stunning display of disregard for time-honored traditions, Harris has declined to invite incoming VP JD Vance for a tour of the Naval Observatory residence. It’s almost as if she thinks the Constitution includes a “no conservatives allowed” clause for the VP’s house.
Let’s be real here. This isn’t just about a house tour. It’s about respecting the office, the transition of power, and the American people who elected these officials. But I guess when you’re busy jet-setting around the globe and posing for photo ops at California wildfires, who has time for such pesky details?
The Vance Family’s Struggle: Childproofing and Communication Breakdown
Meanwhile, the Vance family is left to fend for themselves in preparing for their move. Usha Vance, like any responsible parent, had the audacity to inquire about childproofing the residence for their three children, all under eight years old. The horror! How dare they think about the safety of their kids in their new home?
Initially, a Harris appointee rebuffed the Vances’ inquiries. It’s almost as if they were trying to childproof the entire administration against conservative ideas. Thankfully, some semblance of sanity prevailed, and communication was eventually established with Navy aides. It’s comforting to know that our military still understands the concept of duty and respect, even if our current VP doesn’t.
A Tale of Two Transitions: The Harris-Pence Saga
Now, let’s take a stroll down memory lane. In 2021, when Harris was preparing to move in, she didn’t visit the residence before her swearing-in. Her team cited COVID-19, the Capitol riot, and Trump’s refusal to concede as reasons. Fair enough, those were extraordinary circumstances. But here’s where it gets interesting: Pence’s advisers claim that an invitation was discreetly offered to Harris, but no formal meeting took place. So, even in the midst of political turmoil, the outgoing administration attempted to maintain some semblance of tradition and decorum.
Fast forward to 2025, and we have Harris, who apparently can’t be bothered to extend the same courtesy to her successor. It’s a stark contrast to 2016 when the Bidens hosted the Pences at the residence shortly after the election. But I guess hospitality and bipartisanship are just too old-fashioned for our current administration.
The Real Priorities: Overseas Trips and California Wildfires
So, what’s keeping our illustrious VP so busy that she can’t spare an hour for a simple house tour? Well, her team is “focused on other priorities,” including an overseas trip and addressing California wildfires. Because clearly, those wildfires won’t put themselves out unless Kamala Harris is there to take selfies in front of the flames.
Look, I get it. Being VP is a demanding job. But is it too much to ask for a little common decency? A little respect for the office and the traditions that have helped smooth transitions of power for generations? Apparently, in Kamala Harris’s America, it is.
The Silent Treatment: No Comment from Either Side
In a final twist of irony, spokespeople for both Vance and Harris have declined to comment on the situation. It’s the political equivalent of putting your fingers in your ears and shouting “La la la, I can’t hear you!” But don’t worry, folks. We don’t need their comments to see what’s really going on here.
This isn’t just about a missed house tour. It’s about the erosion of civility in our political discourse. It’s about an administration that preaches unity but practices division. And it’s about a Vice President who seems more interested in her next photo op than in upholding the dignity of her office.
So, as JD Vance and his family prepare to move into their new home without the benefit of a proper welcome, let’s remember this moment. Let’s remember how the Harris administration treated their successors. And let’s hope that when the tables turn again, as they inevitably will, we can return to a time when respect for the office trumps petty partisan politics. But with the way things are going, I won’t hold my breath.
