Buttigieg Says Rumored Rivalry With Harris Hasn't Affected Working Relationship - Forbes

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg denied the “narrative of a rivalry developing” between himself and Vice President Kamala Harris has impacted their relationship in an appearance on Meet the Press Sunday amid reports of “exasperation and dysfunction” in her office.

Key Facts

Buttigieg said he and Harris are “part of a team that is disciplined and doesn’t focus on what’s obsessing the commentators” and that “we’re too busy with a job to do.”

It comes as Harris has been under scrutiny after a recent CNN article described her as “frustrated” in her role.

Key Background

Harris and Buttigieg both ran against Joe Biden in the 2020 election, and are now seen as top contenders to succeed him down the line. But they have been pitted against each other in the first year of his administration, especially recently. As the Washington Post put it, “While Buttigieg has become a visible advocate for the administration’s top legislative achievement, Harris often has been associated with its biggest trouble areas, including immigration and voting rights.” Harris in turn has denied feeling “misused or underused” in the administration.