Pelosi clearly has a major problem with Joe Biden and it’s hilarious.
In a recent podcast interview, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) candidly expressed her lack of admiration for President Biden’s political strategy. Speaking with David Remnick on “The New Yorker Radio Hour,” Pelosi acknowledged that she had “never been that impressed” with Biden’s approach to managing his political campaign.
Pelosi’s comments came in response to a discussion about her previous appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” which revealed her doubts about Biden’s viability in the 2024 presidential race. At the time, Biden was attempting to convince his party to support his bid for another term, despite growing skepticism.
Pelosi remarked, “They won the White House. Bravo. But my concern was that this situation wasn’t working as it should, and it required decisive action from the President himself.” This observation came as Biden faced increasing pressure from within his party.
Reports from The Hill have indicated that Pelosi, though privately urging Biden to reconsider his candidacy, refrained from making direct calls to fellow Democrats to influence his decision. “People were reaching out to me, but I never made a single call to anyone,” Pelosi clarified during her interview with Remnick. “Despite what some might say, I did not contact Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer or anyone else.”
Pelosi emphasized that her primary concern was to prevent former President Trump, the GOP’s frontrunner, from reclaiming the White House. With Biden’s exit from the race, Vice President Kamala Harris has become the Democratic nominee. Pelosi noted that Harris has already generated significant enthusiasm and financial support for her campaign.
Pelosi has not engaged in discussions with Biden since his withdrawal from the race in July, citing busy schedules. Meanwhile, Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential pick, and Pelosi has praised Walz as an “excellent” choice.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, Pelosi’s reflections underscore the strategic challenges faced by Democrats as they position themselves for the upcoming election against a formidable Republican opponent.