Democratic Divisions Revealed as Obama Criticizes Pelosi's Rapid Support for Harris

Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, has once again captured public interest as she gets ready for a major speaking engagement in Sacramento, following a turbulent 2024 presidential campaign. After President Joe Biden unexpectedly stepped aside, Harris became the Democratic nominee, but her candidacy was met with doubt from influential Democrats. Barack Obama, in particular, was reportedly upset when Nancy Pelosi quickly backed Harris, exposing rifts within the party, as highlighted in a

. According to Jonathan Karl’s book Retribution, this swift endorsement of Harris as Biden’s replacement caused significant unrest, complicating her campaign and leaving Obama “angry,” as reported by .

The dispute stemmed from an informal agreement between Obama and Pelosi to hold off on supporting Harris, giving the party time to consider a contested convention or other options for the nomination. Contrary to this plan, Pelosi gave her endorsement less than a day after Biden’s withdrawal, prompting Obama to reportedly react with frustration, asking, “What the fk did you just do?” as mentioned in a

. This breach of their understanding raised concerns about Harris’s chances against Donald Trump, with Obama and others questioning whether she could win. Ultimately, Harris was defeated in the general election, confirming some of the party’s earlier doubts, as noted by the Financial Express.

Despite her loss, Harris has remained active in the political arena. She is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on April 4, 2026, as part of a nationwide tour to promote her memoir, 107 Days, according to a

. The memoir details her short but significant presidential campaign, including the “gold medal depression” she experienced even after clinching the nomination. In a recent BBC interview, Harris suggested she might run for president again in 2028, saying, “I am not done,” though she did not make an official declaration. Her comments reflect ongoing speculation within the Democratic Party about future contenders, such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has not yet announced if he will pursue the presidency after his current term ends in 2026, as CBS noted.

On the Republican side, Donald Trump continues to dominate the political conversation, stirring controversy by hinting at a possible third presidential run, challenging constitutional term limits. While aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed the idea of running for vice president in 2028 as “too cute,” but did not rule out another presidential campaign, despite the restrictions of the 22nd Amendment. His remarks, along with Steve Bannon’s claims that Trump will “be president in ’28,” have sparked further discussion about Trump’s ongoing influence, according to a

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As both Harris and Trump chart their political paths, the Democratic Party is still reckoning with the fallout from 2024. The disagreement between Obama and Pelosi over Harris’s nomination highlights the importance of party unity and careful planning, while Harris’s continued public presence and book tour indicate she remains a central figure in the party’s future strategy.