President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris unexpectedly canceled their holiday plans on Friday, sparking widespread speculation about a potential emergency at the White House.
Biden, who was set to spend Christmas in Delaware, returned to Washington, DC, late in the evening. His motorcade reportedly traveled directly from the airport to the White House. Similarly, Harris canceled her planned trip to California and chose to stay in the capital.
The unexpected changes have left observers speculating about the reason behind the altered plans, as no official explanation has been provided.
Harris had planned to be in LA until Monday, but her office provided no reason for the last-minute cancellation, leaving many to wonder if the political turmoil over the government’s funding was the cause. As the deadline for a potential government shutdown looms on Friday, Harris' absence from the West Coast has fueled further uncertainty about the Biden administration’s strategy in handling the budget impasse.
Social media abuzz with speculationThe abrupt schedule changes have sparked widespread speculation on social media. One user noted discrepancies in the president’s official schedule, saying, “The official schedule for Biden does say he was to return to the White House at 5:30 pm, but as you can see, it has recently been updated.”
Another user posted, “Kamala Harris canceled her trip, rushing back to the White House…WHAT IS HAPPENING?” The lack of clarity has left many questioning whether the cancellations are tied to Hurricane Helene briefings or another undisclosed matter.
Meanwhile, some social media users circulated images of an alleged White House press release stating that the "Vice President will not travel to Los Angeles, CA, and will remain in Washington, DC."