Nancy Pelosi’s Prediction: Trump Will Be ‘Indicted, Impeached, Convicted Loser’
By Jake Beardslee ·
June 25, 2024
In a recent interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) offered a scathing prediction for Donald Trump's political future. Pelosi stated that Trump would become an "indicted, impeached, convicted loser again" in the upcoming election. Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK
The conversation initially focused on Paul Pelosi's recovery from the violent attack at their San Francisco home in 2022. Nancy Pelosi reported that her husband has made significant progress, reaching about 80% physical recovery, but continues to grapple with the trauma of the incident. William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Pelosi expressed concern about the ongoing "incitement of these people" through misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric. William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
She particularly criticized the insensitive reactions to the attack, including those from Trump and his supporters. Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
"His son said stupid things, some of his supporters, and you know who they are, said awful things, and that was very hurtful to us, to our children, to our grandchildren, but more importantly, to our country," Pelosi remarked. US Department of Labor / Wikimedia
The former Speaker referenced Trump's history of legal troubles and impeachments, predicting further defeats for the former president and his allies in the coming months. Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Trump had previously made light of the attack on Paul Pelosi during rallies, while his son, Donald Trump Jr., shared an insensitive Halloween costume joke referencing the incident on social media. William Glasheen / USA TODAY NETWORK
Donald Trump Jr. made a controversial social media post mocking the attack on Paul Pelosi, according to CNN. He shared an image featuring a hammer and underwear, along with the caption "Got my Paul Pelosi Halloween costume ready." Michael M. Santiago/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK
Pelosi also discussed the ongoing fight for abortion rights in upcoming elections. When asked about her trust in the Supreme Court, Pelosi responded: "No, I think they've gone rogue. It's most unfortunate," She particularly criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for his role in the decision to roll back abortion rights, questioning, "What happened to the chief justice? Did he go weak or did he go rogue? I don't know." Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nancy Pelosi's criticism of the Supreme Court reflects a growing rift between Democratic leaders and the judicial branch. Her comments come at a time of historically low public confidence in the Court, fueled by controversial rulings and ethical questions surrounding several justices. Kara Hawley/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK
As the 2024 elections approach, the Court's decisions on issues like abortion rights and presidential immunity will likely play a significant role in shaping political discourse. Jarek Tuszyński / Wikimedia
