Several former staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris have spoken out about their experiences working for her, describing a challenging work environment that led to significant staff turnover.
When Harris became a U.S. senator in 2016, similar concerns arose. An analysis found that her office had the ninth-highest staff turnover rate among the 114 senators who served between 2017 and 2020. Some sources claimed she would berate subordinates in harshly worded tirades.
Reports indicate that this management style continued into her vice presidency. In 2019, Kelly Mehlenbacher, Harris’ former State Operations Director, expressed frustration in a resignation letter, stating: “I have never seen an organization treat its staff so