Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called President Trump “the worst thing on the face of the earth” during a recent interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson.
“He’s just a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the Earth,” Pelosi said in a video clip posted on X.
The interview is expected to air in full on CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” at midnight E.T.
Pelosi went on to criticize the president even further, saying Trump “does not honor the Constitution” and has “turned the Supreme Court into a rogue court.” She added that he has “abolished the House of Representatives,” referencing Trump’s influence over House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), and has “chilled the press” while in office.
Pelosi and Trump have taken aim at each other in the past. Last year, Trump took to social media to knock Pelosi after she called him “dangerous” and “evil” following his false claims about the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks.
Earlier Monday, NBC News reported that multiple California and House Democrats believe Pelosi, 85, will not run for reelection.
Ian Krager, Pelosi’s communications director, said on the social platform X later in the day that his boss is “fully focused” on the California redistricting proposition, on the ballot in Tuesday’s elections in the Golden State.
When asked about her 2026 plans on Monday, Pelosi deflected, saying her focus is on the redistricting initiative and ensuring Democrats win back the House “to protect us from the poison of the Trump administration.”
The initiative, Proposition 50, would transfer control of California redistricting from an independent commission to the state Legislature if it passes.
Pelosi, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), former President Obama and other prominent Democrats are backing the proposal, added to the ballot in response to the GOP-led Texas Legislature redrawing its congressional map mid-decade.
Multiple challengers, including state Sen. Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabarti, a former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), have entered the Democratic primary in Pelosi’s district.
The two-time House Speaker, though, told CNN that if she ran for a 20th full term in Congress, she has “no doubt” she would win.
“That isn't even a question,” she said. “It isn't arrogant, it's competent. I know my district.”
Source: The Hill - News
