According to a recent report [1], former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi played a pivotal role in pushing Joe Biden to step away from his 2024 reelection bid. Pelosi, known for her political savvy and influence within the Democratic Party, allegedly delivered a stern warning to Biden, threatening to publicly criticize him if he continued to ignore growing concerns about his ability to effectively campaign.
BREAKING NOW: Reports emerging that Nancy Pelosi FORCED BIDEN TO QUIT with one phone call and a humiliating ultimatum that ruined 50 years of friendship..
While President Biden was dealing with his COVID infection on a critical Saturday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi… pic.twitter.com/gjiV1SAGju [2]
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) August 16, 2024 [3]
The pressure reportedly mounted last month while Biden, 81, was recovering from COVID-19 at his Delaware beach house. Pelosi’s message was clear: if Biden didn’t withdraw, she would go public with her doubts about his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump in a rematch, and she was prepared to release damaging polling data to support her claims, according to four sources close to the situation, as reported by the Daily Mail [1].
Pelosi’s ultimatum seemed to have the desired effect, leading to what insiders described as a “come to Jesus” moment for Biden. This ultimately resulted in the drafting of his letter announcing his decision to exit the race, which was made public on July 21.
In his first television interview after stepping down and endorsing Kamala Harris as his successor, Biden acknowledged that pressure from within his own party influenced his decision. “A number of my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate thought that I was going to hurt them in the races,” Biden told CBS News, specifically mentioning Pelosi’s involvement. He added that remaining in the race would have turned into a constant distraction centered around Pelosi’s comments, detracting from the campaign’s focus.
🚨 Why is the mainstream media RADIO SILENT after the PRESIDENT just admitted on national TV that he was the victim of a COUP?
They’re CLEARLY in on it!
This is insanity. pic.twitter.com/VcQpeVycJY [4]
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 11, 2024 [5]
Pelosi, 84, confirmed that she had indeed spoken with Biden and had been fielding concerns from Democrats worried about their 2024 election prospects if he remained in the race.
Anita Dunn, a former senior advisor to Biden who now works on Harris’s campaign, did not mince words when she attributed [6] Biden’s ousting directly to Pelosi’s actions. Dunn also criticized the Democratic Party for sidelining the voters who had supported Biden in the primaries, labeling the move as “a very donor-driven thing.”
