Alexandra Pelosi, the daughter of ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, offered a harsh critique against Jill Biden, the outgoing First Lady. The incident is indicative of the escalating tensions between two of the most influential Democratic families in Washington, D.C.

Speaking to the press on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Alexandra Pelosi challenged Jill Biden, saying, “If I was Lady McBiden, I’d put on my big girl pants, play the long game, and think about my husband’s legacy,” according to reports.

Alexandra Pelosi stood by her mother stating, “There aren’t that many people left in America who have something nice to say about Joe Biden, and Nancy Pelosi is one of them.”

Jill Biden’s critique came following her interview with Washington Post in January 2025. She expressed disappointment over her 50-year friendship with Nancy Pelosi, particularly after the June 2024 Democratic revolt that resulted in Joe Biden bowing out of the 2024 presidential race. “We were friends for 50 years,” Biden said in the interview. “Let’s just say I was disappointed with how it unfolded. I learned a lot about human nature.”

Although Nancy Pelosi denied any direct involvement in Biden’s decision to step down, sources confirmed her participation in discussions about his dwindling popularity in the polls. An insider clarified, “There were no threats. She just told him the truth — he was losing in every poll, and people had lost confidence.”

The tension between Biden, who had earlier presented Nancy Pelosi with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in May 2024, and Pelosi intensified after the Democratic Party members urged Biden to withdraw from the race. A significant cooling in their relationship was observed when Biden disclosed that he and Pelosi had not been in communication for three months after the June revolt.

The relationship took a turn for the worse when the Bidens remained silent following Nancy Pelosi’s hip surgery in December 2024.

After Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee following his withdrawal, Nancy Pelosi remarked that Harris would likely have shone as a candidate. She also noted that Biden’s immediate endorsement of Harris left little room for a primary contest.

Alexandra Pelosi, a 54-year-old documentary filmmaker, known for her work documenting the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., has consistently defended her mother amidst the political discord. Her documentary underscored Nancy Pelosi’s response to the U.S. Capitol events.

Insiders suggest that this rift between the two families may have long-term effects on the unity of the Democratic party.