Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has been a prominent figure in Democratic Party politics for many years. However, recent reports suggest that her relationship with President Biden and some House Democrats has become strained.
Following Biden's historic decision to step down from the Democratic Party ticket amid pressure from Democratic lawmakers, rumors surfaced that Pelosi played a role in orchestrating this move. Since then, tensions between Pelosi and Biden have been evident.
After Vice President Kamala Harris's loss, Pelosi publicly expressed her belief that the outcome could have been different if Biden had withdrawn earlier. This statement has not been well-received by some members of the Democratic Party.
A recent report indicated that while Pelosi still commands respect among the members she led for two decades, there is growing frustration among some Democrats who feel she is not stepping back from the spotlight as promised when she relinquished the gavel two years ago.
One senior Democratic lawmaker criticized Pelosi for her post-election comments, stating that they were not only unhelpful but also damaging. Another member of the Congressional Black Caucus expressed concern that Pelosi is not making way for her successor, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and urged her to understand her new role.
In response to these criticisms, a spokesperson for Pelosi emphasized her pride in Leader Hakeem Jeffries and commended his leadership of the House Democratic Caucus.
