In a recent private conversation, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed US President Joe Biden that current polling shows he cannot defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election, as CNN reported. Pelosi warned Biden that his candidacy could endanger the Democrats‘ chances of winning the House.
The US president responded by pushing back, telling Pelosi that he has seen polls predicting his victory, as per source.Another source described Biden as becoming defensive about the polling data. At one point, Pelosi asked Mike Donilon, Biden’s longtime adviser, to join the call to discuss the data.
The sources did not indicate if Pelosi suggested Biden should drop out of the 2024 race during this call. Earlier, Pelosi said, “It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We’re all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running short.”
Responding to the report, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said, “President Biden is the nominee of the party. He plans to win and looks forward to working with congressional Democrats to pass his 100 days agenda to help working families.”
The earlier debate and subsequent discussions have led to heightened scrutiny of Biden’s campaign strategies and electoral prospects. This highlights the current internal dynamics within the Democratic Party as the 2024 elections approach.
Pelosi, while discussing among colleagues, remains focused on addressing their concerns about the president’s campaign, emphasising the urgency of Biden’s decision regarding the upcoming race.
The call highlights tensions and ongoing discussions within the party about the best path forward for the 2024 elections. There is no clear indication of whether Pelosi’s concerns have influenced Biden’s stance or decision-making process regarding his re-election efforts.
A spokesperson for Pelosi told that she has been in California since Friday and has not spoken to Biden since.
The US president responded by pushing back, telling Pelosi that he has seen polls predicting his victory, as per source.Another source described Biden as becoming defensive about the polling data. At one point, Pelosi asked Mike Donilon, Biden’s longtime adviser, to join the call to discuss the data.
The sources did not indicate if Pelosi suggested Biden should drop out of the 2024 race during this call. Earlier, Pelosi said, “It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We’re all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running short.”
Responding to the report, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said, “President Biden is the nominee of the party. He plans to win and looks forward to working with congressional Democrats to pass his 100 days agenda to help working families.”
The earlier debate and subsequent discussions have led to heightened scrutiny of Biden’s campaign strategies and electoral prospects. This highlights the current internal dynamics within the Democratic Party as the 2024 elections approach.
Pelosi, while discussing among colleagues, remains focused on addressing their concerns about the president’s campaign, emphasising the urgency of Biden’s decision regarding the upcoming race.
The call highlights tensions and ongoing discussions within the party about the best path forward for the 2024 elections. There is no clear indication of whether Pelosi’s concerns have influenced Biden’s stance or decision-making process regarding his re-election efforts.
A spokesperson for Pelosi told that she has been in California since Friday and has not spoken to Biden since.