Overview
- In a CNN interview, Nancy Pelosi called President Trump “a vile creature” and “the worst thing on the face of the Earth,” accusing him of dishonoring the Constitution, turning the Supreme Court into a “rogue court,” abolishing the House, chilling the press, and frightening lawful residents.
- Pelosi made the remarks while campaigning for California’s Proposition 50, a measure on Tuesday’s ballot that would shift congressional map-drawing from the state’s independent commission to the Legislature.
- Conservative figures and Trump allies denounced her comments on social media, with posts from NRCC operatives, commentators such as Piers Morgan, and a White House account blasting her language.
- Pelosi declined to detail her 2026 plans; multiple outlets report Democrats expect an announcement on her future after the Prop 50 vote, while her spokesperson said she is fully focused on the ballot initiative.
- She tied her critique to broader institutional concerns, citing the ongoing shutdown and House inactivity under Speaker Mike Johnson, as the parties maneuver for advantages before the 2026 midterms.