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Obama Frustrated by Pelosi's Quick Harris Endorsement

10/28/2025

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Barack Obama expressed frustration over Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s swift endorsement of Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 race, per Jonathan Karl's Retribution.
Obama believed they had agreed on an open primary and was concerned Harris could defeat U.S. President Donald Trump.
Pelosi felt pressured to endorse Harris because there were no other clear candidates and several prominent Democrats quickly endorsed her.

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Story summary

Barack Obama expressed frustration over Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s swift endorsement of Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 race, per Jonathan Karl's Retribution.
Obama believed they had agreed on an open primary and was concerned Harris could defeat U.S. President Donald Trump.
Pelosi felt pressured to endorse Harris because there were no other clear candidates and several prominent Democrats quickly endorsed her.