Karine Jean-Pierre Criticizes Democrats for Pressuring Biden to Exit 2024 Race

The former White House press secretary described the party's internal divisions as unprecedented and damaging after Biden's withdrawal.

Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, described Democratic leaders' treatment of Joe Biden after his poor debate performance in June 2024 as a 'firing squad.'
Biden faced significant pressure from prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, to step down from seeking reelection, which he ultimately did in July 2024.
Jean-Pierre expressed shock and sadness at what she called unprecedented disunity within the Democratic Party during this critical period.
Biden's exit led to Kamala Harris assuming the Democratic nomination, but she lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, who secured a second term.
Jean-Pierre urged Democrats to regroup and focus on opposing Trump's policies, while acknowledging the party's current leadership challenges and internal fractures.