Fri Nov 07 13:25:24 UTC 2025: Pelosi Announces Retirement After Decades of Trailblazing Service; Trump Reacts
San Francisco, CA – Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic representative for California’s 11th Congressional District and one of the most influential figures in modern American politics, announced her retirement from Congress this week, effective January 2025. The 85-year-old made the announcement in a video message to her San Francisco constituents, expressing gratitude for their support in allowing her to “shatter the marble ceiling” and become the first female Speaker of the House.
Pelosi served as Speaker from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023, during which time she oversaw the passage of landmark legislation, including the Affordable Care Act, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. A champion of women’s rights and climate action, Pelosi has been a powerful voice for left-of-center policies throughout her nearly four-decade career in Congress.
Her tenure was not without controversy. Pelosi has been a vocal critic of Russia, China, and staunch supporter of Israel, drawing criticism. Former President Donald Trump, with whom Pelosi had a famously contentious relationship, reacted to the news of her retirement by calling her an “evil woman” and a “tremendous liability” to the country. The two clashed repeatedly over policy, with memorable moments including Pelosi tearing up a copy of Trump’s State of the Union address and Trump tweeting a picture of Pelosi pointing a finger at him during a disagreement over Syria.
Despite their political differences, Pelosi’s career was widely praised by politicians from both sides of the aisle. Former Presidents Obama and Biden lauded her legislative skill and dedication to public service, while even conservative Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene acknowledged her impressive ability to “get things done.”
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