Former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have held private discussions regarding President Joe Biden‘s 2024 campaign, expressing concerns about the increased difficulty they perceive in defeating former President Donald Trump. They both remain uncertain about the best course of action.
Since last month’s debate, which raised concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden’s fitness for another term, Democrats have eagerly sought a resolution to the turmoil so they can refocus on defeating Trump.
Many Democrats have urged Obama or Pelosi to mediate the infighting, acknowledging that Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) lacks Biden’s trust and that House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) lacks the necessary rapport to convey the message effectively.
Despite Thursday night’s news conference, more than a dozen members of Congress, operatives and individuals in touch with both Obama and Pelosi have indicated that Biden’s withdrawal appears to be the obvious solution, with the only remaining question being how it will unfold.
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Several prominent Democrats have emphasized that if Obama and Pelosi hold a different view, these two influential figures with close ties to Biden must publicly clarify their stance quickly, given the less than four months remaining until the election, to avoid further damage.
While sources say Obama and Pelosi have been quietly guiding the party, neither has publicly stated whether they believe Biden should remain in the race.
In the past, including during the 2020 Democratic primaries, Obama has viewed his role as a unifier who can validate the party’s direction to skeptical factions.
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