Pelosi Briefs Biden on "Sad News" via Phone Call

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently informed President Joe Biden that polls indicate he cannot defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election. CNN reported that four sources familiar with their phone call stated that Pelosi warned Biden that he could jeopardize Democrats' chances of winning the House in November if he continues to pursue a second term. One source mentioned that the president rejected this assertion, telling Pelosi he had seen polls suggesting he could win. Another source described Biden as taking a defensive stance regarding the polls. At one point, Pelosi asked Mike Donilon, a longtime Biden advisor, to join the call to discuss the data. While the exact date of the conversation was unclear, one source described it as having taken place last week. None of the sources indicated whether Pelosi explicitly told Biden during this conversation that she believes he should withdraw from the 2024 race. In related news, CNN cited a "senior" Democratic advisor stating that Biden is "becoming more open to the idea of withdrawing from the presidential race." Biden is facing pushback from some fellow Democrats who are concerned about his age as he seeks reelection and want him to step aside for another candidate.