WH Claims Biden, Harris Have ‘One Of The Most Successful’ Admins Despite 2024 Loss

The White House recently released a statement lauding the Biden-Harris administration as “one of the most successful in history,” just weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris suffered a decisive defeat by President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

The statement, shared on Monday, highlighted the challenges President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris faced upon taking office during the COVID-19 pandemic and an economic downturn described as “reeling.” The email emphasized their administration’s achievements, calling it “one of the most successful administrations in history” and claiming they are “leaving behind the best economy in the world.”

“Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership, 16 million jobs have been created, and we’ve gotten women and people of color back in the labor force at record rates,” the memo declared. It also noted that “a record 20 million new business applications have been filed, and inflation is down to near pre-pandemic levels.”

The White House attributed “our success” to significant legislative accomplishments, including investments in infrastructure, climate action, and manufacturing, as well as efforts to lower prescription drug costs. According to the memo, these measures rebuilt the economy and spurred a “manufacturing renaissance.”

Unspecified “business leaders” were quoted in the memo, describing the U.S. economy as “among the best-performing economies” in recent decades.

However, contrasting data from the latest jobs report raised questions about these claims. According to Fox News, the Labor Department's October report showed only 12,000 jobs created, far below predictions of up to 120,000, marking the lowest monthly job growth in four years. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.

Inflation also remains a concern for many Americans. The Labor Department reported that the consumer price index, which measures costs of goods like fuel, groceries, and housing, rose by 2.6% year-over-year in October, aligning with projections but highlighting the lingering effects of inflation.

Karoline Leavitt, the Trump campaign’s national press secretary, criticized the administration, stating: “This jobs report is a catastrophe and definitively reveals how badly Kamala Harris broke our economy.”

Election results reflected widespread voter dissatisfaction with the Biden-Harris administration’s policies. Trump secured 312 electoral votes compared to Harris’ 226 and surpassed her by over 2 million votes in the popular tally, achieving a decisive victory.

Following the election, the White House confirmed that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Biden had pledged before the election to honor the outcome, regardless of the results.

“The president promised that he would attend the inauguration of whomever won the election,” White House spokesperson Andrew Bates reiterated aboard Air Force One. “He and the first lady are going to honor that promise and attend the inauguration. He views that as an important demonstration of commitment to our democratic values, and to honoring the will of the people, as we continue to provide an orderly and effective transition.”

Meanwhile, Vice President Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, took a vacation in Hawaii after the election. Insiders suggest Harris may already be preparing for a political comeback. “Of course, she’s going to try and run again,” one source told DailyMail.com, citing her “enduring ambition.”

Harris remains a leading contender for the Democratic nomination in 2028. A recent Puck News/Echelon Insights poll showed her with 41% support among Democrats, well ahead of other potential candidates. However, 59% of Democratic respondents indicated they would prefer a different leader to guide the party in addressing its challenges.