President Donald Trump reacted enthusiastically Thursday to the news that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will retire at the end of her twentieth congressional term in January 2027.
Pelosi, 85, announced she will not seek re-election, stating, “I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative as we go forward.”
Trump, speaking to Fox News’s Peter Doocy, called Pelosi’s impending departure a “great thing for America” and criticized her long record in Congress.
“She was evil, corrupt, and only focused on bad things for our country. She was rapidly losing control of her party,” Trump said.
“I’m very honored she impeached me twice and failed miserably twice. Nancy Pelosi is a highly overrated politician.”
A Contentious Political Relationship
Pelosi, who stepped down from House Democratic leadership when Republicans gained control of the chamber in 2023, remained a vocal critic of Trump after he returned to the White House. Their rivalry reignited over events including her skipping his inauguration, television appearances criticizing his intelligence, and calls for the pope to denounce his immigration policies.
This week, Pelosi referred to Trump as a “vile creature” and “the worst thing on the face of the Earth.”
During Trump’s first term, Pelosi played a central role in his impeachment proceedings and famously tore up his 2020 State of the Union address while seated behind him. Trump criticized the act at the time, calling it illegal and claiming the destruction of official documents was “very illegal.”
Bipartisan Acknowledgment of Pelosi’s Career
Former President Barack Obama praised Pelosi’s career in a social media post, highlighting her “leadership” and “friendship,” and calling her “one of the best speakers the House of Representatives has ever had.”
Pelosi’s retirement marks the end of a decades-long career that has seen her shape legislative priorities and lead the House through tumultuous periods of American politics, while drawing both admiration and criticism from political allies and opponents alike.
Emerging Contender: Scott Wiener
Meanwhile, progressive and controversial California State Senator Scott Wiener is planning a run for Pelosi’s seat, setting the stage for a generational shift in one of the Democratic Party’s most iconic districts. Wiener, a gay San Francisco legislator known for his work on housing reform, LGBTQ+ advocacy and tech policy, officially launched his campaign in October 2025, raising just under three quarters of $1 million his first day. Wiener has long signaled interest in succeeding Pelosi and is now positioning himself as a far left replacement.
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