World

US Vice President Harris to Temporarily Stay in President's Guest House, Reports Say

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff will temporarily stay at Blair House, which serves as the president's guest house, while repair works continue in the Naval Observatory, the official residence of the vice president, Politico reported on Thursday, citing Harris' spokesperson Symone Sanders.
Sputnik

Blair House belongs to the federal government and is located just steps away from the White House. US President Joe Biden spent the night at the guest house ahead of his inauguration on Wednesday, honouring a decades-old tradition.

The media previously reported that Harris and her family would not immediately move to the official residence of the vice president as it requires household maintenance and replacement of chimney liners.

US Vice President Harris to Temporarily Stay in President's Guest House, Reports Say

The inauguration of Harris, along with Biden, took place on Wednesday. She is the first female and the first person of colour to be elected as the vice president of the US.

Discuss