President Donald Trump recently revealed that former President Joe Biden blamed Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for his loss in the 2024 US presidential election. Trump shared that he was surprised to learn that Biden did not hold Vice President Kamala Harris accountable, despite her taking his place on the Democratic ticket after he dropped out of the race.
In an interview with The Spectator, President Trump disclosed that he met with a visibly upset Joe Biden at the White House shortly after the election results were announced. Curious about who Biden believed was responsible for the Democratic Party’s defeat, Trump asked him directly. To his astonishment, Biden pointed the finger at Obama and Pelosi.
“I asked him, I said, ‘So who do you blame?’ Because he was very angry, you know, he was a very angry guy, actually. And he said, ‘I blame Barack Obama,'” Trump recounted. When Trump inquired about Kamala Harris, Biden’s response was unexpected. “No, I don’t blame her,” Biden stated.
Interestingly, Biden also absolved Pelosi of any blame for the election loss. When Trump pressed him further about Vice President Harris, Biden reiterated that she was not at fault. Trump found it intriguing that Biden solely held Obama and Pelosi responsible for the defeat.
Reflecting on the conversation, Trump emphasized that Biden did not view Kamala Harris as a contributing factor to the Democrats’ loss in 2024. Despite Harris failing to secure a victory against Trump in the election, Biden did not assign any blame to her.
Reports had previously surfaced that Obama had advised Biden to reconsider seeking reelection in 2024. As Biden’s former vice president for two terms, Obama’s counsel may have influenced Biden’s decision-making process during the campaign.
The revelation of Biden’s attributions sheds light on the internal dynamics within the Democratic Party and the relationships between key figures. As the political landscape continues to evolve, Biden’s reflections on the 2024 election outcome offer insights into the complexities of leadership and accountability in the world of American politics.
