Harris Staffer Suggests Biden Hand Final Days Of Presidency Over To Harris

Jamal Simmons, a former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, proposed that President Joe Biden resign from office to allow Harris to take over as the 47th president of the United States. Simmons argued that such a move could help “dominate” press coverage and disrupt the transition of power, particularly in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 presidential race.

Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, Simmons outlined his controversial idea, stating that Biden could fulfill his role as a “transitional figure” by stepping down within the next 30 days.

“Joe Biden has been a phenomenal president. He lived up to so many of the promises made,” Simmons said. “There is one promise left to fulfill: Being a transitional figure. He can resign the presidency in the next 30 days, and then Kamala Harris becomes president.”

Simmons, however, suggested that such a move could provide significant political benefits. “This is something that is in Joe Biden’s control,” Simmons said. “If he did it, again, it would fulfill his promise and give Kamala Harris the chance to be the 47th president of the United States of America.”

This move would also thrust Harris into the national spotlight as the first female president of the United States, potentially rebranding her leadership in a more positive light after a tumultuous campaign.

Simmons emphasized that Biden’s resignation could dominate media coverage and provide an opportunity for Democrats to “learn drama and transparency” in a way that the party has struggled with in recent years. He suggested that Harris taking office in this manner would “change the perspective of how Democrats operate” and set a new course for the future.

The idea quickly attracted attention from political analysts and commentators. State of the Union host Dana Bash remarked that Simmons’ proposal had moved from being a fringe idea on the internet to a topic of mainstream political discussion. Meanwhile, Republican strategist Scott Jennings humorously compared the suggestion to a plotline from the popular political drama House of Cards, calling it a bold, if not unrealistic, move.

While Simmons framed the idea as a potential game-changer, the concept of a sitting president resigning—particularly so soon after a major electoral loss—remains highly speculative and controversial. A resignation under these circumstances would upend his legacy and could be perceived as a sign of weakness or capitulation.

Additionally, Simmons argued that Harris becoming president could pave the way for the next woman to run for office without facing the same burden of being “the first,” a criticism that has often dogged women in high political offices.

The proposal was met with a mix of intrigue and skepticism, with some commentators finding it overly ambitious and politically impractical. Others noted that while it is theoretically possible for a sitting president to resign, the political ramifications of such a move would be profound.