According to a recent report, Vice President Kamala Harris allegedly tried to prevent Kimberly Guilfoyle from joining the San Francisco District Attorney's office around the year 2000.
This revelation sheds light on the early career dynamics between two prominent figures in California politics and has sparked discussions about Harris' approach to professional relationships with other women.
According to the Daily Wire, a New York Times report detailed the alleged interaction between Harris and Guilfoyle. At the time, both women were rising stars in San Francisco's legal and political circles, with their careers on an upward trajectory.
According to the report, Harris attempted to block Guilfoyle from obtaining a position in the San Francisco District Attorney's office. Guilfoyle, who is now engaged to Donald Trump Jr. and serves as a Trump campaign surrogate, claims that this incident exemplifies Harris' history of undermining other women.
Guilfoyle recounted that Harris contacted her, claiming to be in charge of the hiring committee and budget for the D.A.'s office. Harris allegedly told Guilfoyle that she should have gone through her to return to the office and that there were no funds available to hire her.
This account was reportedly corroborated by Guilfoyle and Harris' boss at the time, who recalled Harris' "fierce opposition" to Guilfoyle's potential move to the office.
Harris, however, provided a different version of events when questioned about the incident in 2003. She maintained that her call to Guilfoyle was merely to offer assistance and that she never discouraged Guilfoyle from joining the office or suggested there wasn't a position available for her.
Despite the alleged interference, Guilfoyle did secure a job in the San Francisco D.A.'s office several months later. She went on to prosecute a high-profile case involving a fatal dog mauling, which propelled her to national fame and eventually led to a career in television.
Guilfoyle shared her perspective on the incident with The Daily Wire:
The fact is that for decades Kamala Harris has turned public service into self-service. From her conduct at the San Francisco DA's office all the way to the vice presidency, she's tried to lift herself up by attempting to bring others down.
The revelation of this past incident has prompted discussions about the challenges women face in competitive professional environments, particularly in politics and law. It raises questions about the nature of mentorship, competition, and support among women in high-profile careers.
Guilfoyle argues that this anecdote is indicative of a broader pattern in Harris' approach to issues related to women. She points to Harris' support for policies that Guilfoyle believes are detrimental to women's interests, such as allowing biological male prisoners to live among female prisoners under certain circumstances.
The incident also highlights the complex relationships that can develop between political figures over time, as both Harris and Guilfoyle have gone on to achieve significant prominence in their respective spheres of influence.
The alleged attempt by Kamala Harris to block Kimberly Guilfoyle's career move in the early 2000s has resurfaced, sparking debate about professional rivalries and women's advancement in politics. This incident from their shared past in San Francisco continues to influence perceptions of both women's careers and their approaches to supporting other women in professional settings.
