Nancy Pelosi Faces Backlash Over Controversial Comments to Pro-Palestinian Protesters

Former House Speaker Accused of Xenophobia and Sowing Division Ahead of 2024 Election

Nancy Pelosi, former US House Speaker, has been criticized for telling pro-Palestinian protesters to 'go back to China' and suggesting some are 'connected to Russia'.
The incident occurred when protesters gathered outside Pelosi's residence, demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Pelosi's comments have been condemned by various groups, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which called her remarks 'delusional' and 'authoritarian'.
Her comments have also sparked debate about foreign influence in US politics, with some accusing her of using the situation to sow division ahead of the 2024 election.
Pelosi has defended her comments, stating that she has been looking at foreign influence in American politics for a long time.