Pelosi Gives Interview During Convention
The political drama within the Democratic Party is reaching new heights, and this time, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is right in the middle of it all. During the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Pelosi made headlines with her candid comments about her involvement in what some are calling a pressure campaign to get President Joe Biden to suspend his re-election bid.
In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Pelosi didn’t shy away from addressing her role in the situation. When asked if she had spoken with Biden since his unprecedented decision to step down, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to secure the nomination without a single primary vote, Pelosi was clear: “I did what I had to do,” she said.
Pelosi explained that her focus was on the well-being of the campaign, not just on Biden as an individual. Her remarks only added fuel to the speculation that she was a key player in a coordinated effort to push Biden out of the race.
Nancy Pelosi on the coup against Joe Biden: “I did what I had to do…my concern was not about the president, it was about his campaign.”
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) August 20, 2024
Now, you might be wondering—how deep does this go? Reports suggest that Pelosi, along with other top Democratic leaders like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former President Barack Obama, were part of a highly coordinated effort to convince Biden to step aside.
According to sources, Biden’s endorsement of Harris after deciding to suspend his campaign was seen as a move to assert control in the face of this pressure, described by some as a “f**k you” to party leaders who had been pushing for alternatives like Senator Mark Kelly.
Pelosi’s influence in this situation can’t be underestimated. Some reports have even described her as the most active leader in the effort to get Biden out of the race. The San Francisco Democrat reportedly went so far as to threaten to go public with her concerns about Biden’s capabilities if he didn’t step down. This bold move apparently triggered what’s been described as a “come to Jesus moment” for Biden, leading him to order his staff to draft a letter of resignation from the race.
But this isn’t just about behind-the-scenes maneuvering; there’s real tension here. Pelosi admitted that she hadn’t spoken to Biden in weeks, hinting at some lingering “bad blood” between them. When Tapper asked her about this, she brushed it off with a laugh, saying, “Sometimes you just have to take a punch for the children.”