In a tense and icy reunion, President Joe Biden and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi found themselves in close proximity at Ethel Kennedy’s funeral, but the chilly atmosphere between the two was palpable.
It wasn’t just grief weighing on Biden’s expression as he took his seat in the pew, joined by former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Pelosi, seated nearby, hasn’t spoken to Biden in nearly three months—adding another layer of tension to the solemn occasion.
As Pelosi, 84, rose to deliver a eulogy for the Kennedy matriarch, she acknowledged the three presidents in attendance with a pointed, “Mr. President, Mr. President, Mr. President,” clearly recognizing the significance of their presence. Obama, ever the smooth operator, cracked a smile, while Biden stared blankly, betraying no emotion toward the longtime Democratic powerbroker.
The frosty exchange underscores ongoing speculation of a rift between the two powerful octogenarian Democrats, a divide that has simmered since Biden bowed out of the 2024 presidential race amidst a Democratic mutiny. Pelosi, though she never publicly called for Biden to step aside, was reportedly critical behind closed doors. Insiders claim she pressured Biden, warning that his re-election chances were slim after his fumbled debate against former President Donald Trump.
Pelosi’s pressure didn’t go unnoticed. Even some of her closest allies, including Adam Schiff and Zoe Lofgren, joined the chorus asking Biden to throw in the towel. Yet, Biden insists that no one influenced his decision to drop out, though he acknowledged the internal dissent was a “distraction.”
On a recent podcast, Pelosi admitted she hadn’t spoken to Biden since the fallout. When asked if the president had forgiven her, Pelosi paused, suggesting some in Biden’s circle still hold a grudge.
Despite publicly praising Biden as a “consequential president” and even suggesting his likeness belongs on Mount Rushmore, it seems Pelosi’s charm offensive hasn’t been enough to thaw the ice. The two shared no visible exchange during the service, leaving onlookers to wonder if this once-strong political alliance has been permanently fractured.
Adding to the intrigue, Biden and Obama were spotted sharing a spirited conversation during the event, though details of their exchange remain unknown. All eyes remain on the Democratic heavyweights, as the question of reconciliation looms over the party in the lead-up to 2024.
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