Key Facts
• Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced her retirement from politics on November 6, 2025.
• She will not run in the November 2026 midterm elections.
• Pelosi served as a U.S. House Representative for nearly 40 years.
• In 2007, she became the first female Speaker of the House.
• Known for her opposition to Donald Trump, including tearing his speech in 2020.
• In 2022, she visited Taiwan as Speaker, sparking backlash from China.
• Donald Trump criticized Pelosi, calling her a “wicked woman” and praising her retirement.
• Pelosi made her announcement via social media, addressing her San Francisco constituents.
Summary
Nancy Pelosi, a prominent Democratic leader and former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced her retirement from politics at the age of 85. Serving nearly four decades in Congress, Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker in 2007. She was known for her strong opposition to Donald Trump, including a notable moment in 2020 when she tore his State of the Union speech. In 2022, her visit to Taiwan as Speaker drew criticism from China. Pelosi shared her decision not to seek re-election in the 2026 midterms via social media, addressing her San Francisco constituents. Former President Trump reacted by calling her a “wicked woman” and stating her retirement benefits the country.
