Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has issued a scathing attack on President Donald Trump, labeling him a ‘vile creature’ and the ‘worst thing on the face of the earth’ in an interview with CNN. The former Speaker, still active in American politics, defended her harsh words by citing Trump’s alleged violations of the Constitution, his actions against the press, and his impact on legal residents. She argued that Trump’s conduct represents a threat to the nation’s democratic processes and the rights of its citizens.
The interview, which aired on Monday, featured Pelosi expressing her deep disdain for Trump, stating that he represents a threat to the nation’s constitutional order and the rights of its citizens. She defended her sharp language by pointing to Trump’s alleged abuses of power, including his handling of the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives, and the press. Pelosi also linked her criticism to her broader political strategy, framing California’s Proposition 50 as a vital step in countering the Trump administration and securing Democratic control of the House.
The proposition, which would overhaul congressional districts, is seen as a key battleground in the upcoming fight for the House majority. Critics have disparaged it as a ‘power grab’ by the Democrats, but Pelosi, who defends the proposition, said Trump is the true threat to the country. She emphasized that her main priority for the moment is winning the House for the Democrats, and that Proposition 50 would be the first step toward doing so.
While Pelosi did not answer whether she will seek re-election in her district, she claimed she would easily win. She stated, ‘I have no doubt that if I decided to run, I would win. That isn’t even a, it’s confident.’ She went on to argue that her main priority for the moment is winning the House for the Democrats, and that Proposition 50 would be the first step toward doing so.
Pelosi’s comments come amid a critical period for the Democratic Party, as voting is underway for California’s Proposition 50 in a special election that will have a significant effect on next year’s battle for the U.S. House majority. The proposition, which would dramatically alter the state’s congressional districts, is expected to place the blue state front-and-center in the political fight over redistricting.