Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has voiced her frustration over how Democrats reacted to Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump in June 2024. Speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, Jean-Pierre blasted members of her own party for turning on Biden, calling their criticism a “firing squad” and describing the aftermath as “hurtful and sad.”
Democrats Panic Over Biden’s Debate Performance
Biden’s performance in the CNN-hosted debate raised serious concerns about his ability to continue his campaign, with many Democrats openly questioning whether he should remain the party’s nominee. Reports indicated that Biden struggled to finish his thoughts, prompting backroom discussions about replacing him on the ticket.
While Jean-Pierre remained loyal, arguing that Biden had done a great job as president, her outrage at fellow Democrats underscores just how fractured the party became in the wake of the debate.
“You saw people eating their own,” Jean-Pierre lamented. “It was a terrible moment. Democrats let their emotions take over, and instead of standing behind the president, they tore him down.”
Party Infighting Highlights Deep Divisions
Jean-Pierre’s remarks reveal growing cracks in the Democratic Party, which struggled to defend Biden against Trump’s relentless attacks. Even left-wing media outlets were forced to acknowledge Biden’s weak showing, and prominent Democrats—both publicly and privately—began discussing alternatives for the 2024 ticket.
While Jean-Pierre continues to stand by Biden, her frustration with the Democratic establishment only confirms what many already suspected: Biden’s weak leadership has divided his own party, and even his closest allies are struggling to defend him.
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NEW: Karine Jean-Pierre rips the Dem Party for turning on Biden after his disastrous debate performance.
“It was a firing squad… I had never seen anything like that…”
She should be mad at herself for lying for 2 years about the president’s health.pic.twitter.com/6z30hhAdKq
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 28, 2025