{"id":2382269,"date":"2024-12-20T11:17:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T16:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speculation-erupts-as-biden-and-harris-both-abruptly-cancel-their-plans-and-rush-back-to-white-house\/"},"modified":"2024-12-20T11:19:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T16:19:33","slug":"speculation-erupts-as-biden-and-harris-both-abruptly-cancel-their-plans-and-rush-back-to-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speculation-erupts-as-biden-and-harris-both-abruptly-cancel-their-plans-and-rush-back-to-white-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Speculation Erupts as Biden and Harris Both Abruptly Cancel Their Plans and Rush Back to White House"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspeculation-erupts-as-biden-and-harris-both-abruptly-cancel-their-plans-and-rush-back-to-white-house%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2382269&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Recent \u200devents at \u2062the White House have \u2062sparked \u2064widespread speculation due too \u2063President Joe \u2064Biden\u2062 and Vice President \u200bKamala Harris abruptly\u2064 canceling their planned holiday\u2063 trips to return to Washington, D.C. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-furious-ca-restaurant-owner-confronts-inspectors-issuing-citation-are-you-gonna-pay-my-rent\/\" title=\"WATCH: Furious CA Restaurant Owner Confronts Inspectors Issuing Citation: \u2018Are You Gonna Pay My Rent?\u2019\">social media users<\/a> \u200dare buzzing with theories, including the possibility that\u2064 their sudden return is related to an invocation of the \u206325th Amendment, which addresses presidential succession and the temporary transfer of presidential powers.<\/p>\n<p>Observers \u2064have noted the lack of official\u200d reasoning \u200cbehind the\u200c last-minute changes, fueling \u2063further rumors.Some speculate that\u200c this \u2062could lead to a scenario where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">kamala harris<\/a> would temporarily \u2063take on presidential duties, potentially even granting\u2064 Biden \u2062a pardon for his past actions as he navigates ongoing controversies.<\/p>\n<p>Political figures, such as Republican Senator\u200b Mike Lee, have joined the conversation, hinting at \u200bthe gravity\u200b of the \u200dsituation. Amidst these developments, Biden&#8217;s appearance \u2062and behavior during \u2062the\u200c late-night return have prompted remarks questioning his health and \u200doverall condition.<\/p>\n<p>With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on \u2062January 20, 2025, the timing of these events adds to the intrigue surrounding the \u2064political\u2064 landscape. Observers\u2062 remain watchful as these situations unfold, pondering the implications \u200cfor the current administration.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Something odd is happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. &mdash; and Americans can&rsquo;t help but notice.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation exploded across social media when both incumbent President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/joe-bidens-final-thanksgiving-proclamation-leaves-important-part-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a> and Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kamala-harris-cackles-joke-audience-leaves-hanging-yeah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kamala Harris<\/a> abruptly cancelled planned holiday trips, to return to the White House.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/kamala-harris-cancels-california-trip-white-house-2004016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a> to Newsweek, Biden had <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">suddenly cancelled holiday plans<\/a> in Delaware to return to Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Harris similarly cancelled a trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/california-declares-state-emergency-bird-flu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beleaguered<\/a> state of California, specifically Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>(It doesn&rsquo;t appear that the Golden State&rsquo;s recently declared state of emergency had anything to do with Harris&rsquo; cancellation.)<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Given the lack of reasoning given &mdash; and the late hour for this move &mdash; speculation and hearsay naturally ran rampant across social media.<\/p>\n<p>One common, albeit currently unsubstantiated, thread?<\/p>\n<p>That this is a prelude to an invocation of the 25th Amendment.<\/p>\n<p>For the unaware, that particular amendment basically exists as a doctrine for presidential succession.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/constitutioncenter.org\/the-constitution\/amendments\/amendment-xxv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a> to the National Constitution Center, the 25th Amendment mandates that the Vice President be the one to fill a presidential vacancy in the event of death, resignation or impeachment.<\/p>\n<p>It also outlines how the president can select a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: &#039;Pipeline&#039; to Obama Admin Seen as &#039;Currency&#039;\">vice president<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But, perhaps most importantly, the 25th Amendment also outlines how the president can temporarily hand over powers to the vice president.<\/p>\n<p>Again, it&rsquo;s not clear if a single one of those options are in play.<\/p>\n<p>But that hasn&rsquo;t stopped some on the internet &mdash; including Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee &mdash; from speculating that&nbsp;<em>something&rsquo;s&nbsp;<\/em>afoot.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Is this a 25A moment? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FzfdZUJ9mX\">https:\/\/t.co\/FzfdZUJ9mX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BasedMikeLee\/status\/1869961899422490790?\">December 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Is this a 25A moment?&rdquo; Lee posted to X early Friday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Biden and Harris have returned to the White House,&rdquo; another X user <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheGeneral_0\/status\/1870065554335449279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a>. &ldquo;There are rumors that they are planning on invoking the 25th amendment just to make Kamala Harris president for 30 days.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>That user then hypothesized why such a move may be in the works: &ldquo;Are the Democrats planning on Kamala Harris giving Joe Biden a pardon for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/should-priests-deny-biden-communion-theologians-weigh-in\/\" title=\"Should Priests Deny Biden Communion? Theologians Weigh in\">entire political career<\/a>?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>(Biden has recently come under fire for his own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-goes-pardon-spree-largest-single-day-grant-clemency-modern-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spree of pardons<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>Even social media users who weren&rsquo;t exactly predicting a potential 25th Amendment move couldn&rsquo;t help but notice that something just felt off with all of the late night developments.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Biden barely looks alive.<\/p>\n<p>If he&rsquo;s cancelling his vacation and returning to the White House&hellip;4 hours past his bedtime&hellip;something is happening&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lLAPLcHxEm\">pic.twitter.com\/lLAPLcHxEm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/liz_churchill10\/status\/1869969863407526350?\">December 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Biden barely looks alive,&rdquo; Canadian political commentator Liz Churchill posted. &ldquo;If he&rsquo;s cancelling his vacation and returning to the White House&hellip;4 hours past his bedtime&hellip;something is happening&hellip;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Churchill d a video clip of Joe and Jill Biden, with grandson Beau, walking across the White House lawn.<\/p>\n<p>Of note, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Speculation surged on social media when President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris unexpectedly canceled their holiday trips to return to the White House. Newsweek reported that Biden abruptly called off his plans in Delaware, while Harris also scrapped her trip to Los Angeles, California. The recent state of emergency in California does not seem to be related to her cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>Given the lack of explanation for these sudden changes and their timing, rumors have proliferated online. A prevalent but unverified theory suggests this could signal a potential invocation of the 25th Amendment, which addresses presidential succession and allows for temporary transfer of power from the president to the vice president.<\/p>\n<p>While it remains unclear if any such actions are being considered, some individuals online\u2014like Republican Senator Mike Lee\u2014have speculated that something significant may be happening. Lee questioned whether this was a &#8220;25A moment&#8221; on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Another user suggested that there might be plans for Kamala Harris to assume presidency temporarily and even hinted at possible pardons related to Biden&#8217;s political career amidst his recent controversies over pardons.<\/p>\n<p>Even those not directly suggesting a 25th Amendment scenario noted an unsettling vibe surrounding these late-night developments. Canadian commentator Liz Churchill remarked on Biden&#8217;s appearance and questioned why he would cancel his vacation so late at night if nothing significant were occurring. 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