Nancy Pelosi and Winston Marshall Clash Over Populism at Oxford Union

Debate highlights deep divisions on the definition and impact of populism in modern democracy.

Nancy Pelosi argued that populism poses a threat to democracy, linking it to ethno-nationalism and cultural issues.
Winston Marshall countered by asserting that populism is democracy and criticized elites for manipulating its definition.
The debate included heated exchanges on political violence and media integrity.
Pelosi's remarks focused on the negative influence of populism on voter decision-making.
The Oxford Union audience ultimately voted in favor of the motion that populism is a threat to democracy.