Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement from Congress After Nearly 40 Years

Announcement of Retirement

• 📌 Nancy Pelosi has announced her decision to retire from Congress after her current term ends in 2027.
• 🗓️ This marks the end of a nearly 40-year career in public service representing California's 11th congressional district.

Praises and Tributes

• 👏 Democratic leaders and colleagues have lauded Pelosi's decades-long career, calling her a "legendary and iconic" figure.
• 🇺🇸 House Minority Leader Hakeim Jeff praised her, while former President Joe Biden described her as the "best speaker in American history."
• 🤝 Former President Barack Obama highlighted her skill in bringing people together and successfully passing legislation.

Pelosi's Age and Message

• 👵 Nancy Pelosi is 85 years old at the time of her announcement.
• 🗣️ While no specific reason for retirement was given, she encouraged her constituents to "know their power."

Contrasting Reaction from Former President Trump

• 😠 Former President Trump, who had a historically contentious relationship with Pelosi, offered a starkly different reaction.
• ⚠️ He characterized her as "evil" and a "liability for the country."