Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said America’s founders anticipated the danger of “a rogue president” but not a “rogue Senate,” during an interview with USA Today. Defending her record, Pelosi again accused former President Donald Trump of “cruelty and corruption,” while brushing aside questions about his renewed political influence. Pelosi, 85, who plans to retire from Congress in January 2027, said her proudest achievement was passing the Affordable Care Act and her greatest regret was failing to enact comprehensive gun control.
Pelosi also defended the two impeachments of Trump that occurred during her speakership, arguing they were constitutionally justified. “The person most responsible for impeaching President Trump was President Trump,” she said, insisting there was clear cause and serious review. She claimed the Constitution prepared for executive overreach but not for what she described as a Senate lacking the courage to convict, despite bipartisan support that fell short.
Her remarks drew renewed scrutiny of her own financial record. Critics point to reports showing that Pelosi and her husband earned more than $130 million in stock profits over her congressional career, vastly outperforming major market indices. Republicans and ethics watchdogs argue that her rhetoric about “rogue government” rings hollow given allegations of benefiting from insider knowledge, an accusation Pelosi has consistently denied.