
Jill Biden has made it clear that her decades-long friendship with Nancy Pelosi ended after the former Speaker’s role in pressuring President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. In a candid interview, Jill opened up about how the betrayal by Pelosi hurt her personally and politically.
“We were friends for 50 years,” Jill Biden said, reflecting on the long history she shared with Pelosi. “It was disappointing,” she added, clearly still upset by the actions of her former friend. According to Mary Doody, a close friend of the Bidens, Jill’s feelings were deep and intense. Doody described the situation as “awful,” “mean,” and “disrespectful,” showing the gravity of the impact Pelosi’s behind-the-scenes efforts had on the Biden family.
Pelosi’s influence over Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race came after a disastrous debate performance in June 2024, where Biden struggled to respond to questions. While Pelosi publicly claimed to support Biden, it’s been reported that she was working behind the scenes to encourage Biden to step aside, fearing that his continued candidacy would risk losing the White House. Jill Biden, already frustrated with the negative media coverage, viewed this push as a 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
The tension between the Bidens and Pelosi reached its peak in July 2024 when Joe Biden decided to drop out of the race. Jill’s immediate response was to endorse Kamala Harris for the nomination, effectively blocking any potential challenge from other Democrats. This move was not only a political decision but also a personal one, as Jill sought to protect her family’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
Jill Biden has always been known for her strong will and determination to keep her family’s political legacy intact. Pelosi’s actions, which threatened to undermine her husband’s authority, were seen by Jill as an unacceptable challenge to their power. The quick endorsement of Kamala Harris was Jill’s way of asserting control and securing her family’s place in the upcoming election.
Jill Biden also took a veiled jab at Michelle Obama, who skipped both Donald Trump’s inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s funeral. “Joe and I respect our institutions, our traditions,” Jill said, drawing a contrast between her own commitment to tradition and Obama’s absence during key moments in American politics.