Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi engaged in a significant conversation with President Joe Biden on Saturday, discussing the ramifications of his underwhelming debate performance against former President Donald Trump. According to a source with direct knowledge of the situation, Pelosi discusses President Joe Biden’s 2024 exit before his withdrawal announcement*
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s concerns centered around how the debate might tarnish President Joe Biden’s legacy and impact his prospects in the 2024 presidential race.
The source described the phone call as “cordial,” although it remains unclear if President Joe Biden and Pelosi discusses President Joe Biden’s 2024 exit before his withdrawal announcement*
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi communicated on Sunday, the day President Joe Biden announced his decision to exit the race. The source requested anonymity to discuss the private discussion freely.
Following their conversation, President Joe Biden announced on social media that he was withdrawing from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. This announcement came just a day after the phone call with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Press representatives for both Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden did not immediately respond to requests for comment. However, a spokesman for Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi later contradicted the initial reports, stating that “Speaker Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not spoken to the president since she left Washington more than a week ago.”
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also spoke with President Joe Biden on Sunday afternoon, as confirmed by NBC News. According to a source familiar with the situation, President Joe Biden informed his senior team of his decision to withdraw from the race at 1:45 pm on Sunday.
President Joe Biden had previously maintained that he intended to continue his campaign despite mounting pressure from Democrats in both the House and Senate to step down. His abrupt decision to exit the race surprised many.
In a statement released after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal, Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed praise for his presidency. “His legacy of vision, values, and leadership make him one of the most consequential Presidents in American history,” Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. “With love and gratitude to President Joe Biden for always believing in the promise of America and giving people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment.”
The conversation between Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden followed concerns from Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi regarding polling data that suggested President Joe Biden could not defeat Trump and that his continued candidacy might jeopardize Democrats’ chances in the upcoming November elections.
