Joe Biden’s legacy is not aging well. Everyone is turning on him.
And now an Obama official has ripped Joe Biden to pieces for peddling this outrageous lie.
Biden’s Delusional Fake Victory Lap Sparks Democratic Frustration
Joe Biden’s recent claim that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election has ignited a firestorm of criticism, revealing a troubling disconnect within the Democratic Party. Speaking on The View last Thursday, Biden doubled down on his belief that he would have triumphed, citing his 2020 victory and the narrow margins in swing states last year. This assertion, however, has drawn sharp rebuke from party insiders who see it as a sign of Biden’s refusal to grapple with the political realities that defined the 2024 race.
Dan Pfeiffer, a former Obama aide, didn’t mince words on his Pod Save America podcast, calling Biden’s claim both delusional and a slap in the face to Kamala Harris, who stepped into the nominee role after Biden’s late exit. “The one thing that I found very frustrating is Biden can’t — I mean, I know this is the, like, we know him, this is the pride in him — but I find it very aggravating and, frankly, infuriating when he says that he thinks he would have won,” Pfeiffer said. “Because I feel like that’s so — it’s politically insane, right?” His frustration points to a deeper issue: Biden’s apparent inability to acknowledge the challenges that forced him out of the race.
The Democratic Party’s 2024 campaign was a masterclass in chaos, much of it tied to Biden’s stubbornness. His disastrous June 27 debate performance against Trump exposed vulnerabilities that even loyalists couldn’t ignore. Yet, Biden clung to his candidacy until July 21, leaving Harris with a mere three months to mount a campaign against a reinvigorated Trump. Pfeiffer noted the impossible position this created for Harris, saying, “It’s just — it’s like detached from reality. But even that, even if you truly believe that, to verbalize that in such a direct way repeatedly is, to me, so disrespectful of Kamala Harris, who he put in an impossible position in a gazillion ways.”
Biden’s decision to delay his withdrawal wasn’t just a tactical misstep; it was a betrayal of the team he claimed to lead. “From, like, some of the things she had to take on as vice president, to the three weeks in — or whatever it was —between the debate and when he actually got out,” Pfeiffer added. “The month, I guess, 30 days or whatever it was, like, that he took that time.” This hesitation kneecapped Harris’s campaign before it began, forcing her to inherit a fractured party and a skeptical electorate.
The results spoke for themselves. Trump didn’t just win; he dominated, sweeping all seven swing states and clinching the national popular vote. Harris, despite her qualifications, couldn’t overcome the structural disadvantages Biden’s indecision imposed. Pfeiffer’s critique cuts deeper here, suggesting Biden’s comments dismiss Harris’s sacrifice. “Like … answer that question better, in a more respectful way to your vice president, who, in a different world, would have — if he had stayed in the race, she would have lost as vice president, and she would be the front-runner for the Democratic nomination,” he said.
Biden’s appearance on The View only deepened the perception of a leader unmoored from reality. When asked about Harris’s loss, he deflected to external factors like s*xism. “I wasn’t surprised, not because I didn’t think the vice president was the most qualified person to be president. She is,” Biden said. “She’s qualified to be president of the United States of America … I wasn’t surprised because they went the route of the s*xist route, the whole route.” While societal biases undoubtedly exist, Biden’s quick pivot to this explanation sidesteps the party’s internal failures, including his own role in delaying Harris’s ascent.
More troubling still was Biden’s dismissal of concerns about his cognitive health. Reports of his decline had swirled for months, yet on The View, he rambled incoherently when pressed on the issue, only to be rescued by former first lady Jill Biden.
This moment crystallized the unease many Democrats felt about his leadership. Pfeiffer himself had witnessed Biden’s struggles firsthand, recalling a White House reception in April 2024 where the then-president repeated stories and appeared diminished. “I was at a White House reception and he was bad. He was quite bad in it. And he told the same story twice. He just seemed mostly old,” Pfeiffer said.
Despite these observations, Pfeiffer maintained that Biden was still capable of leading at the time. “In no way did I look at that and say that man cannot do the job of president. I had real concerns that he could not do it for four more years,” he noted. This defense, however, rings hollow against the backdrop of Biden’s 2024 campaign collapse. Democrats who watched the debate meltdown and subsequent polling nosedive knew the risks of propping up a faltering candidate, yet the party’s leadership hesitated to act decisively.
Biden’s insistence on his electability isn’t just a personal quirk; it exposes a deeper malaise within the Democratic Party. The leadership’s reluctance to confront uncomfortable truths—whether about Biden’s health, his viability, or the party’s messaging—left Harris to shoulder the consequences. Pfeiffer’s anger resonates because it captures the frustration of a party that seems perpetually caught off guard by its own missteps. Biden’s comments aren’t just tone-deaf; they’re a reminder of a hierarchy that prioritizes ego over strategy.
If Joe Biden’s appearance on The View was supposed to show people that he was mentally fit to hold office for the next four years, it has accomplished the exact opposite
pic.twitter.com/H5yQmpAcmE— Ian Miller (@ianmSC) May 8, 2025
The former president’s defenders might argue he’s simply expressing confidence in his record. His 2020 win, after all, was a rebuke of Trump’s first term, and Biden’s legislative achievements—like infrastructure investments—carry weight. But clinging to past glories ignores the shifting political landscape. Voters in 2024 weren’t swayed by nostalgia; they demanded energy and clarity, qualities Biden struggled to project. His refusal to acknowledge this shift alienates even his allies.
Harris, for her part, remains a polarizing figure. Some see her as a victim of Biden’s dithering, thrust into a no-win situation. Others argue her campaign failed to connect with key demographics, regardless of timing. What’s undeniable is that Biden’s public musings about his hypothetical victory diminish her efforts and fuel division. By framing himself as the could-have-been savior, he casts a shadow over the party’s future, leaving Democrats grappling with how to move forward.
Biden’s detachment from the 2024 reality—his debate flop, his delayed exit, his dismissive rhetoric—has left scars. As Democrats lick their wounds, the challenge isn’t just rebuilding a coalition; it’s confronting the hubris that led them here. Biden’s victory lap may feel good to him, but for a party staring down years in the political wilderness, it’s a bitter pill to swallow.
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