Pelosi says 'it's up to the president to decide,' despite Biden's insistence he won't drop out
Pelosi cagey on Biden staying in race: 'I want him to do whatever he decides'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told MSNBC she wanted him to make a decision about running again, even though Biden has repeatedly said he is staying in the race.
Democrat Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi disregarded President Biden's declarations that he will not drop out of the presidential race, suggesting there is still a decision to be made on whether he will remain the nominee.
Biden has repeatedly said that he will not drop out of the presidential race, most recently penning a letter to congressional Democrats stating that he is "firmly committed to staying in this race, to running this race to the end, and to beating Donald Trump."
Pelosi, however, insinuated that Biden is still making a decision on whether he will stay in the race as more Democrats break on the issue.
"It's up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We are all encouraging him to make that decision, because time is running short," Pelosi told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Wednesday when asked if she is supporting his re-election bid.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) arrive for a signing ceremony for the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 on the South Lawn of the White House on August 9, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla)
The Democrat added that Biden is "beloved, he's respected, and people want him to make that decision."
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Pelosi again suggested that Biden still needs to make a decision regarding his re-election when asked if she wants him to run this fall.
President Biden stands at his podium during the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections between himself and former president Donald Trump at CNN's studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Kevin D. Liles for The Washington Post)
"I want him to do whatever he decides to do. And that's the way it is. Whatever he decides, we go with," Pelosi said.
Pelosi's office did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment, asking if she believes Biden has not yet made a decision despite his public declarations that he's running again.
Pelosi insinuated that Biden is still making a decision on whether he will stay in the race as more Democrats break on the issue. (Getty Images)
The president has made various attempts to ease concerns over his re-election following his performance at the first presidential debate, stating several times that he is "not going anywhere."
Despite attempts to reinforce his position on re-election, concerns over his strength as a candidate have grown within the party after eight House Democrats called on Biden to drop out of the race.
Fox News' Liz Elkind contributed to this report.
Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.
