Former Vice President Kamala Harris was allegedly 'very irritated' with former President Barack Obama as she sought his endorsement for the 2024 Democratic ticket, intending to replace former President Joe Biden.

A new book indicates that Obama's resistance to her candidacy intensified as it became evident that she was poised to capture the nomination.

The authors mention that Harris and Obama shared numerous donors and political allies, and there was substantial party support for her. However, Obama was opposed to her running in Biden's stead, expressing apprehensions about her capability to defeat Trump.

Nevertheless, Obama engaged with Harris in the following days, ultimately facing a situation where actions against Biden and Harris could tarnish his standing with Democratic elites.

His reputation for loyalty to the Democratic Party was also at stake.

After some deliberation, Obama took five days to endorse Harris following Biden's withdrawal from the race, and the endorsement was ultimately presented through a video featuring Harris receiving a call from Barack and Michelle Obama.

The book indicates that the entire setup, including the script, was crafted to enhance the Obamas' image, making it appear as if Harris was pleading for their approval.

Additionally, the authors note that Obama was working behind the scenes to attempt to facilitate an open primary, as he did not consider Harris the most suitable candidate for Democrats and lacked confidence in her ability to win the election.