After a Painful Fall, Pelosi Opens Up About Broken Ties With the Bidens
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has acknowledged her fractured relationship with Joe and Jill Biden, following President Biden’s historic decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race.
In a recent interview, Pelosi revealed she has not spoken to the former President or First Lady since his withdrawal, signaling a deep personal and political rift between two of the Democratic Party’s most influential families.
Pelosi had been seen as a major force behind the scenes, encouraging Biden to exit the race after his widely criticized debate performance against then-former President Donald Trump.
That moment triggered an internal crisis within the Democratic Party, leading to calls for new leadership at the top of the ticket. Biden ultimately announced his decision to drop out in July 2024, marking a historic moment in modern presidential politics.
In an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell, Pelosi defended her stance, saying:
“We won a seat in the House. We did not lose any seats. People said ‘Democrats lost’—no, we didn’t.
I think it would have been quite different with President Biden at the top of the ticket.”
Mitchell also pressed Pelosi about Jill Biden’s disappointment, as detailed in a Washington Post interview earlier this year. Jill reflected on her decades-long friendship with Pelosi, saying:
“We were friends for 50 years. It was disappointing.”
Pelosi admitted she hasn’t reached out to Jill, but added,
“I certainly hope we can [mend things]. But at the end of the day, we’re on a mission—for America’s working families.”
Behind-the-Scenes Power Struggles Revealed
A newly released political book titled “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House” by journalists Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes offers a closer look at Pelosi’s behind-the-scenes influence during Biden’s final days in the race.
According to the book, Pelosi was deeply concerned not only about Biden’s viability but also about Vice President Kamala Harris stepping in as the presumptive nominee.
After Biden’s debate stumble, Pelosi reportedly warned against any immediate moves to replace him, fearing it would automatically elevate Harris—a candidate she believed could not win in November.
Fox News host Jesse Watters, citing the book, noted:
“After the debate, Pelosi didn’t want Democrats to rush Biden out—because she thought if they did, Kamala would take his place. And she didn’t believe Harris could win.”
The authors also revealed that Pelosi privately advised Biden not to debate Trump at all, signaling her concerns well before the event unfolded.
Biden’s Lingering Resentment
The fallout appears to have left lasting emotional wounds. According to Allen and Parnes, President Biden confided to close friends aboard Air Force One that he would “never forgive” certain people who pressured him out—and reportedly, Pelosi’s name was first on that list.
With Kamala Harris having since ended her campaign after lackluster results, some Democrats are now reflecting on Pelosi’s warnings with renewed interest.
While Pelosi has continued to focus on her legislative mission, the strain with the Biden family remains unresolved.
Conclusion:
As the Democratic Party looks ahead to rebuilding unity, the rift between Nancy Pelosi and the Bidens underscores the high political stakes and emotional costs of a turbulent election season.
