The Democrat party is imploding.
As First Lady Jill Biden prepares to leave the White House, she has opened up about some of her personal disappointments during her time in the White House, particularly with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In an interview with The Washington Post, Jill Biden reflected on her long-standing relationship with Pelosi, which spanned five decades, and expressed disappointment over Pelosi’s role in pushing her husband, President Joe Biden, to reconsider his candidacy for the 2024 election.
“I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately,” Jill Biden admitted. “We were friends for 50 years. It was disappointing,” she shared, highlighting how Pelosi’s actions affected their personal bond.
Pelosi’s influence became more apparent in July when she appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and suggested that it was up to the President to decide whether to run for re-election. This came after a lackluster debate performance by Biden, fueling speculation within the Democratic Party about his chances in the 2024 race. Despite President Biden’s repeated statements that he intended to run, Pelosi, along with other Democratic heavyweights, quietly worked behind the scenes, urging him to drop out of the race, citing concerns that he could not defeat former President Donald Trump.
In the interview, Jill Biden made it clear that she believed her husband was more than capable of serving another term, pointing to his packed schedule and determination to continue his work. “I’m confident he could serve another four years,” she said, noting how the President continues to manage a demanding schedule.
However, in a more candid moment, President Biden himself admitted to USA Today that he couldn’t predict what the future might hold. “Who the hell knows? So far, so good. But who knows what I’ll be like when I’m 86?” he quipped.
Jill Biden also addressed the controversial decision to pardon their son, Hunter Biden, revealing that her husband initially opposed it but eventually changed his mind. “Joe really wrestled with that decision,” she said. “It became clear that the Republicans weren’t going to stop.” This remark reflects the tense political environment surrounding the Bidens, as the GOP has remained vocal in their investigations into Hunter’s business dealings.
While Jill Biden’s reflections offer a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Biden family, they also underscore the deep divides within the Democratic Party as they head into a pivotal election year. For Republicans, her words may be seen as confirmation of the internal pressures the Biden administration is facing, as well as a reminder of the challenges to come in 2024.