Jill Biden Says Friendship With Pelosi Is Over, Calls Her Actions A Personal Betrayal

In a revealing exit interview, Jill Biden opened up about the fallout from Nancy Pelosi’s role in urging her husband, President Joe Biden, to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Jill made it clear that this event marked the end of a friendship that had lasted for nearly 50 years.

“We were friends for 50 years,” Jill Biden said, her voice tinged with disappointment. “It was disappointing,” she added, pointing out how Pelosi’s efforts to remove Joe Biden from the race caused irreparable harm to their relationship. Mary Doody, a longtime friend of the Bidens, reinforced Jill’s feelings, describing the situation as “awful” and “mean.”

Pelosi’s involvement began after Joe Biden’s struggle during the June debate, where he faced criticism for his performance. While Pelosi publicly supported Biden, behind the scenes she reportedly pushed for him to step down and allow a more competitive race. Jill Biden, already upset by the media’s treatment of her husband, viewed this push as a personal betrayal and a threat to their political future.

In July 2024, after Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection, Jill Biden was quick to endorse Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. This decision effectively shut down any hopes Pelosi might have had for an open primary, demonstrating Jill’s determination to protect her family’s influence within the Democratic Party.

Jill Biden, known for her ambitious nature and drive to maintain power, saw Pelosi’s actions as an attack on her husband’s leadership. She responded by quickly aligning with Harris, a move that was both a political and personal statement.

Jill also indirectly criticized Michelle Obama for her absence from significant events, like Donald Trump’s inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s funeral. “Joe and I respect our institutions, our traditions,” Jill Biden remarked, positioning herself as committed to upholding political norms while subtly pointing out Obama’s perceived lack of participation in such crucial moments.