Jill Biden has expressed her deep dissatisfaction with Nancy Pelosi following the former Speaker’s actions in the 2024 election. In an emotional exit interview, Jill recounted how their 50-year friendship came to an abrupt end after Pelosi worked behind the scenes to pressure Joe Biden into withdrawing from the race.
“We were friends for 50 years,” Jill Biden remarked, clearly still upset by the turn of events. “It was disappointing,” she said, revealing the personal toll Pelosi’s actions had on her and her family. Longtime Biden family friend Mary Doody confirmed Jill’s feelings, calling Pelosi’s efforts “mean” and “disrespectful.”
Pelosi’s role in the 2024 election fallout began after Joe Biden’s struggle during the June debate. Reports suggest that Pelosi, along with others, urged Biden to step aside in favor of a more viable candidate. Jill Biden, already hurt by public criticism of her husband’s performance, felt betrayed by Pelosi’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
🚨Jill Biden TEARS into Nancy Pelosi, accusing her of leading the coup to push Joe Biden out of the 2024 presidential race.
“We were friends for 50 years.. It was disappointing.” pic.twitter.com/JzNjJk8OWj
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 15, 2025
Jill Biden’s reaction to this betrayal was swift. After Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race in July, he immediately endorsed Kamala Harris, his vice president. This endorsement served as a direct rebuttal to Pelosi’s desire for an open primary, which Jill likely saw as a threat to her husband’s influence within the party.
NEW: Jill Biden TEARS into Nancy Pelosi, accusing her of leading the coup to push her husband out of the 2024 presidential race. pic.twitter.com/EhIZzQxRA4
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) January 15, 2025
The strain between Jill and Pelosi was further fueled by Jill’s strong desire to maintain power and influence. Known for her determination, Jill Biden wanted to ensure that her husband’s legacy remained intact. Pelosi’s actions were seen as an attempt to undermine Joe Biden’s authority and ability to control the direction of the race.
Jill Biden also took the opportunity to subtly criticize Michelle Obama, who has been absent from key events such as Donald Trump’s inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s funeral. “Joe and I respect our institutions, our traditions,” Jill Biden remarked, positioning herself as more committed to the political process and national unity than Obama’s lack of engagement in such moments.
