WASHINGTON — Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly expressing regret over her role in the political maneuvering that led to President Joe Biden stepping aside as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 election, according to sources close to Capitol Hill.
Pelosi has confided to Democratic colleagues that she now believes her instincts were correct in doubting Vice President Kamala Harris’s viability as a candidate to face Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. These private conversations, sources say, reflect a rare moment of political second-guessing from the veteran lawmaker.
Her decision has reportedly strained her decades-long relationship with the Biden family, who, according to sources, have not spoken to her since July. Pelosi has acknowledged to colleagues that this rift has caused her significant personal distress.
Additionally, Pelosi has shared that her decision to run for re-election in 2026 is partly motivated by a desire to repair her reputation and legacy. She reportedly hopes to restore confidence in her leadership within the Democratic Party after what she views as a costly misstep.
“The joy is gone,” one X commenter noted about the Democrat Party.
In a striking turn for one of the Democratic Party’s most seasoned figures, Pelosi’s miscalculation may shape the party’s future for years to come.