
Jill Biden has made it clear that her friendship with Nancy Pelosi ended due to the former Speaker’s involvement in urging her husband, President Joe Biden, to step down from the 2024 race. In a revealing exit interview, Jill shared her feelings of betrayal and frustration with Pelosi’s actions.
“We were friends for 50 years,” Jill Biden said, emphasizing the long history between the two women. “It was disappointing,” she added, reflecting on how Pelosi’s influence in the decision for Joe Biden to drop out of the race affected their relationship. Mary Doody, a close friend of the Bidens, described the situation as “awful” and “disrespectful,” reinforcing the hurt felt by the family.
The tensions between Pelosi and the Biden family grew after Joe Biden’s lackluster performance in the June debate. Pelosi, along with other prominent Democrats, reportedly urged Biden to withdraw from the race, hoping to open the door for a new candidate. Jill Biden, who had already been upset by her husband’s struggles, felt that Pelosi’s behind-the-scenes lobbying was an unacceptable betrayal.
🚨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
After Biden’s withdrawal in July, Jill Biden quickly endorsed Kamala Harris as the next nominee, effectively thwarting Pelosi’s desire for a contested primary. This endorsement was not just political—it was deeply personal, as Jill was determined to protect her family’s standing in the party and prevent Pelosi from gaining further influence.
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
Jill’s desire for power and control played a significant role in her reaction to Pelosi’s actions. Known for her strong will and ambition, Jill Biden saw Pelosi’s pressure on her husband as a threat to their political legacy. Her support for Harris after Joe’s exit from the race sent a clear message to Pelosi and others in the party.
Jill also took a jab at Michelle Obama, referencing her absence from Donald Trump’s inauguration and other key events. “Joe and I respect our institutions, our traditions,” Jill Biden stated, subtly contrasting her own commitment to political norms with Michelle Obama’s avoidance of critical moments in American politics.