House Dem describes awkward past encounter with Harris: ‘She just walked away from me’

Washington, D.C. – In a recent interview with the New York Times, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a House Democrat, shared her experience of feeling snubbed by Vice President Kamala Harris during a past interaction in Washington, D.C. Gluesenkamp Perez recalled how Harris had seemingly “walked away” from her and even displayed “an eye roll” during their brief encounter.

The incident took place at the Naval Observatory Christmas party hosted by Harris. Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, mentioned feeling out of place at the event, especially after noticing that most of the decorations were plastic. As a representative of a district known for its Christmas tree production, she felt compelled to share this observation with the Vice President.

“I said, ‘Madam Vice President, we grow those where I live,'” Gluesenkamp Perez recounted. “She just walked away from me. There was kind of an eye roll, maybe. My thinking was, it does matter to people where I live. It’s the respect, the cultural regard for farmers. I didn’t feel like she understood what I was trying to say.”

The timing of this revelation comes as Gluesenkamp Perez finds herself in a tight race for re-election, with her Republican challenger Joe Kent trailing by nearly 11,000 votes. Despite the outcome of the election still hanging in the balance, Gluesenkamp Perez remains steadfast in her decision not to endorse Harris, a stance she had made clear even before Election Day.

In a bold move earlier this year, Gluesenkamp Perez had also called for President Biden to not only drop out of the presidential race but also to resign from his position as commander in chief. She emphasized the need for Americans to have confidence in their leader and urged Biden to prioritize the national interest above all else.

As Democrats grapple with the aftermath of Harris’ election loss, Gluesenkamp Perez offered a thought-provoking perspective on accountability and introspection. “It’s a lot easier to look outward, to blame and demonize other people, instead of looking in the mirror and seeing what we can do,” she said. “It is not fun to feel accountability. It requires a mental flexibility that’s painful. So, who knows?”

The office of Vice President Harris has yet to respond to Gluesenkamp Perez’s remarks. However, the congresswoman’s candid account sheds light on the complexities of political relationships and the importance of mutual respect in the realm of governance.

Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.