Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not hold back in her recent interview with CNN, where she labeled President Donald Trump as “a vile creature” and “the worst thing on the face of the earth.” Her strong remarks were made during a discussion that aired on Monday, amidst rising political violence in the United States, which has seen two assassination attempts on Trump in 2024 and the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in September.
When asked by CNN journalist Elex Michaelson if she truly believed Trump was the worst, Pelosi affirmed her stance, saying, “I do, yeah.” She justified her comments by claiming that Trump does not respect the Constitution. She accused him of turning the Supreme Court into a “rogue court,” undermining the House of Representatives, and instilling fear in legal residents of the country.
The interview came just before California’s special election, where voters were set to decide on Proposition 50, a measure aimed at redrawing congressional maps to benefit Democrats. Pelosi, who has served 20 terms in Congress, hinted at her possible retirement soon, suggesting that her focus is currently on regaining power for the Democratic Party and combating what she described as the “poison of the Trump administration.”
She emphasized that her primary goal this term is to win the House for Democrats, stating, “For me, it’s just a question about one thing: winning the House for the Democrats.”
The political climate has become increasingly charged, with Republicans addressing the growing violence linked to the Left. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt criticized left-wing extremism, pointing out that political violence has become a persistent issue in America.
In this heated atmosphere, Pelosi herself has been a victim of political violence. In 2022, her husband Paul was attacked by a man wielding a hammer, an incident linked to right-wing conspiracy theories. Trump commented on the attack, calling it a “sad situation” but also made light of it during a rally, which drew criticism.
As the political landscape evolves, Pelosi’s comments reflect a deepening divide in American politics, with both sides grappling with the implications of rising tensions and violence.
