US faces crisis of leadership as Pelosi’s influence alters presidential dynamics American media says

When President Joe Biden recently declined the Democratic nomination on X, it evoked the concept of party regicide, a practice long familiar in English politics but previously rare in the US Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's acknowledgment that Biden was effectively pushed out through a party coup underscores a new political dynamic in America, mirroring historical patterns observed in British politics.

The downfall of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1990 offers a comparative lens. Despite Benjamin Disraeli’s assertion that assassination doesn't alter history, Thatcher’s removal revealed how political betrayals can shape future policies. Michael Heseltine, who led the coup against Thatcher, was expected to become prime minister but faced significant backlash from party loyalists, leading to John Major’s unexpected rise to power, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

In contrast, Pelosi’s maneuvering in the US appears to have reduced the presidency to a position largely controlled by the legislature, effectively altering the American political landscape. If Kamala Harris assumes the presidency, she faces a daunting challenge. Like British leaders who failed to stabilize their country, Harris must navigate significant global and domestic crises with limited authority, shaped by Pelosi’s influence and constrained by party dynamics.

This situation mirrors Britain’s recent political instability, characterized by frequent leadership changes and declining national influence. As British politics grapples with fragmentation and an ineffective "first-past-the-post" system, America might be on a similar path, facing a presidency that lacks both authority and effectiveness in addressing pressing issues.

Harris, potentially constrained by internal party politics and external pressures, may struggle to lead effectively, echoing the troubled legacy of past leaders like James Buchanan.