Nancy Pelosi Reflects on Career, Predicts Democratic Victory in 2026 House Elections
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses her career, the January 6 attack, and expresses confidence in a Democratic win in the 2026 House elections.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence that Democrats will regain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries poised to assume the speakership.
"Hakeem Jeffries is ready, he's eloquent, he's respected by the members, he is a unifier," Pelosi stated in an interview with ABC News' Jonathan Karl.
Reflecting on her nearly four-decade congressional career, Pelosi highlighted her role in passing the Affordable Care Act, emphasizing its impact on working families' health and financial stability.
Addressing the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Pelosi described it as "an assault on the Capitol, the symbol of democracy to the world," and criticized then-President Donald Trump for inciting the insurrection.
Pelosi also discussed her decision not to seek reelection in 2026, stating, "It was time. I mean – I’ve been ready for a while."
Looking ahead, she emphasized the importance of reclaiming congressional authority, asserting that the current Republican-led Congress has ceded power to the executive branch.
"Right now, the Republicans in the Congress have abolished the Congress. They just do what the president insists that they do. That will be over," Pelosi remarked.
As she prepares to conclude her tenure, Pelosi remains focused on securing a Democratic majority in the House and supporting the next generation of leadership.
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