Fact checking Nancy Pelosi statements over the years
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.
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