At the Democratic National Convention, Nancy Pelosi praised President Joe Biden's accomplishments while subtly shifting support to Vice President Kamala Harris, who secured the Democratic nomination. Despite publicly thanking Biden, speculation persists that Pelosi played a significant role in encouraging him to withdraw from the race due to concerns over his re-election viability against Donald Trump. Pelosi emphasized the need for a better campaign to protect Biden’s legacy and ensure Democratic victory. Trump claimed Biden's withdrawal was humiliating and accused Pelosi of orchestrating his exit. While Pelosi denied having pressured Biden directly, she acknowledged her intent to safeguard the party's future.