Trump reveals 'two people' Joe Biden blamed for Dems' 2024 loss and Kamala Harris isn't one of them

Despite Kamala Harris being the nominee after Biden's early exit, Trump’s account highlights the former president's frustration with other key party figures
UPDATED MAR 1, 2025
President Donald Trump shared details of his conversation with Joe Biden after the Democrats' 2024 election defeat as he did not blame Kamala Harris (Getty Images)
President Donald Trump shared details of his conversation with Joe Biden after the Democrats' 2024 election defeat as he did not blame Kamala Harris (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: In a revealing new interview, President Donald Trump shared the surprising details of his conversation with former president Joe Biden following the Democrats' 2024 election defeat.

According to Trump, when he visited the White House after his win in the presidential race, Biden was "very angry" and blamed two specific individuals for the Democrats' downfall — but then Vice President Kamala Harris was not among them.

Trump shares Joe Biden blamed Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi for 2024 election failure

“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,’” Trump told Spectator World, referring to former president Barack Obama.

Trump went on to say, “And he said, ‘And I also blame [former House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi.’ I said, ‘What about the vice president?’ He said, ‘No, I don’t blame her,’ which was interesting.”

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: US President Donald Trump gestures after being sworn in at his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump gestures after being sworn in at his inauguration in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC (Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)

The conversation, as relayed by Trump, points to a tense and frustrated moment in the aftermath of the election, where Biden held Obama and Pelosi accountable for the party’s failure, despite Harris being the Democrats' nominee after Biden's early exit from the race due to age and health concerns.

“He didn’t blame [Harris]. He blamed … he told me he blamed those two people,” Trump added, shedding light on Biden's perspective after a bruising campaign season.

Obama, who had initially urged Democratic supporters to rally behind Biden after his lackluster debate performance in June 2024, reportedly grew increasingly disillusioned with Biden as concerns about his physical and mental fitness grew, New York Post reported.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden arrive for the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the US Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump became the 45th president of the United States today. (Photo by Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)
Former presidents Barack Obama andJoe Biden arrive for the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the US Capitol in Washington, DC (Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)

By mid-July, Obama had met with Pelosi to discuss their worries about Biden’s ability to continue in the race. Despite their attempts to shore up support for the president, Biden ultimately dropped out of the race on July 21, endorsing Harris as his successor.

However, Harris was unable to defeat Trump in the months that followed.

 WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden (L) welcomes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the White House ahead of inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Former president Joe Biden welcomes President Donald Trump to the White House ahead of inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Biden previously acknowledged that pressure from Pelosi and other Democratic leaders played a role in his decision to step down from the race, but he largely refrained from placing blame on Obama.

Trump's account, however, suggests a different narrative - one in which Obama and Pelosi were seen as pivotal figures in the Democrats' failed 2024 campaign.

Donald Trump's revelation of Joe Biden blaming key figures sparks heated reactions online

Trump's revelation that Biden blamed key figures for the 2024 election failure sparked a wave of reactions online. Many users expressed strong opinions, with some criticizing Biden's candidacy and others blaming Obama and Pelosi for the Democrats' struggles.

A user said, "Now this I'm not surprised about at all. That said - Biden didn't belong in the White House as deteriorated as he was. And although I can't stand either Obama or Pelosi, I don't think they had any choice in the matter. They had to get Biden out."



 

Another added, "Was obvious those 2 squeezed him out. The VP was not bright enough to run maneuvers."



 

The third commentator remarked, "He should blame his WIFE. Is an absurdity he was ever able to even RUN."



 

"He was to blame him self," said a critic.



 

A person claimed, "Obama and Pelosi ruined the democrat party"



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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