Nancy Pelosi has mentioned that Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump within the presidential election was “heartbreaking.” The previous Home Speaker additionally revealed that she had a “very emotional dialog” with Harris.
Pelosi made the remarks to New York Occasions podcast host Lulu Garcia-Navarro, co-host of The Interview, in an episode recorded after Election Day. The episode has but to be launched, however throughout a latest CNN look, Garcia-Navarro made some revelations about what Harris informed her.
“Effectively, with out giving an excessive amount of away, she talked about the truth that this was a ‘heartbreaking’ loss. She used that phrase,” the journalist mentioned. “She additionally mentioned that she has spoken to the vice chairman and that it was a really emotional dialog – that they’re mates – and that that dialog was tough for each of them.”
Pelosi attended Harris’ concession speech at Howard College, the place she appeared visibly upset. Garcia-Navarro mentioned that Harris shedding has made Pelosi extraordinarily unhappy, as it’s believed that Pelosi performed a giant position in making Joe Biden drop his re-election bid. “It’s actually a really, very tough second for the previous speaker of the Home,” Garcia-Navarro mentioned.
When Nancy Pelosi endorsed Kamala Harris
Pelosi endorsed Harris after Biden ended his candidacy. “At present it’s with immense pleasure and limitless optimism for our nation’s future that I endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the US,” she had mentioned on the time.
“Personally, I’ve identified Kamala Harris for many years as rooted in robust values, religion, and a dedication to public service,” Pelosi had mentioned, including, “Politically, make no mistake: Kamala Harris as a lady in politics is brilliantly astute – and I’ve full confidence that she’s going to lead us to victory in November.”
Pelosi additionally praised Harris on the Democratic Nationwide Conference in Chicago. “I do know that Vice President Harris is able to take us to new heights,” she mentioned on the time. Pelosi added of Harris, “Politically, she is astute and strategic in profitable tough elections, rapidly securing the nomination with dignity and charm and selecting Tim Walz as our vice chairman.”