Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told President Joe Biden last week that she and other Democratic lawmakers are concerned he is dragging down the party. This candid confrontation highlights the growing pressure on Biden to end his reelection campaign.
Pelosi warned Biden that some Democratic lawmakers might become more vocal about his political weaknesses, urging him to decide soon about stepping down. According to two people close to Pelosi, she emphasized the urgency of the situation.
One Pelosi ally mentioned the possibility of her publicly pressing Biden to withdraw. “The speaker does not want to call on him to resign, but she will do everything in her power to make sure it happens,” this person stated.
Another ally highlighted Pelosi’s pragmatic approach: “There’s nothing subtle about Nancy. She starts with the question: ‘What’s it take to win?’ Then works backwards.”
