Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently had a private conversation with President Joe Biden, where she expressed concerns about his chances of defeating Donald Trump in the 2024 election. According to sources briefed on the call, Pelosi shared polling data indicating that Biden might struggle against Trump and could harm Democrats' chances of winning the House in November if he seeks a second term.
During the conversation, Biden reportedly pushed back, mentioning that he had seen polls suggesting he could win. Pelosi even asked Biden's adviser, Mike Donilon, to join the call to discuss the data further. This marks the second known conversation between Pelosi and Biden since the president's debate on June 27.
While the exact date of the call was not disclosed, sources mentioned that it took place within the last week. Pelosi's recent statements have hinted at the possibility of Biden not running for re-election in 2024. She emphasized that it is ultimately up to the president to decide on his candidacy.
Following Biden's debate performance, Pelosi has been listening to concerns from her colleagues and urging the president to make a decision soon. The White House spokesperson, Andrew Bates, reiterated Biden's commitment to running for re-election and working with congressional Democrats on his agenda to support working families.
When asked for comment, a spokesperson for Pelosi clarified that she has been in California since Friday and has not spoken to Biden since their recent conversation. The dynamics between Pelosi and Biden reflect the ongoing discussions within the Democratic Party regarding the upcoming election and the president's potential candidacy.
