Summary
Nancy Pelosi, the first female U.S. House Speaker, will retire in January 2027. PolitiFact has fact-checked 56 statements by Pelosi, with most ratings being "Half True." Pelosi and President Trump have had several public disagreements, including over Pelosi's criticism of Trump's language and actions.
Key Facts
- Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire in January 2027.
- PolitiFact began fact-checking Pelosi in 2008; she has been rated 56 times.
- The median rating for Pelosi's statements is "Half True."
- Pelosi, 85, is considered a highly effective legislative leader.
- Pelosi served as Speaker of the House and as minority leader at different times.
- She was targeted by Republicans for her speech style and liberal district representation.
- Pelosi's disputes with President Trump include a controversy over ripping up a copy of his State of the Union address.
- In 2022, conspiracy theories arose after an attack on Pelosi’s husband, partly fueled by President Trump.
