Following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, senior officials of the Harris campaign held a staff call on Thursday evening. During the call, campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon and principal deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks made a specific request to their colleagues: refrain from criticizing the campaign to members of the press.
The plea for discretion was made as Democrats engage in a period of introspection to understand the reasons behind Trump's victory over Harris. The officials emphasized that airing internal grievances with the press would not be beneficial to anyone involved.
According to a source familiar with the call, the tone was described as acknowledging the disappointment of the loss while also highlighting the collective effort put forth by the campaign team. The message conveyed was to refrain from negative commentary about the campaign when speaking to the media.
Additionally, the senior officials sought to provide reassurance to their colleagues by promising to assist them in finding new job opportunities. They acknowledged the broad scope of Harris' defeat, noting that the campaign had faced challenges across various demographic groups, with the exception of college-educated individuals in suburban areas.
The call underscored the importance of unity and solidarity within the campaign team, despite the outcome of the election. It highlighted the need for constructive reflection and support as the staff navigates the aftermath of the electoral defeat.
