Overview

• Pelosi claimed nearly one-third of Republicans have prejudices against women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals.
• She suggested these biases prevent them from ever supporting Democratic candidates.
• Pelosi's remarks drew parallels to Hillary Clinton's controversial 'deplorables' comment during the 2016 election.
• She also expressed skepticism about Trump attending an upcoming presidential debate.
• Trump's campaign responded by calling Pelosi's comments baseless and defamatory.