After four decades in the national spotlight, Nancy Pelosi is finally stepping off the stage. Her retirement marks the end of one of the most consequential—and polarizing—careers in modern American politics. For some, her departure is the closing chapter of a storied legacy. For others, it’s long overdue.
But as the political class lined up to offer their ceremonial farewells, one voice cut through the noise with characteristic bluntness: Donald J. Trump.
Trump just texted Fox to react to Pelosi’s retirement:
“The retirement of Nancy Pelosi is a great thing for America. She was evil, corrupt, and only focused on bad things for our country… I’m very honored she impeached me twice and failed miserably…” 🤣pic.twitter.com/2vzSXsN6My
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) November 6, 2025
It’s classic Trump—biting, unfiltered, and pointedly triumphant. And yet, underneath the jab is a recognition of something undeniable: Pelosi’s raw political effectiveness. For all her critics—and there are many—Pelosi wielded power with surgical precision. In an age of shallow slogans and fleeting influence, she played the long game, often better than anyone else in the room.
Her recent moves are proof of that. Even outside the formal Democratic leadership, Pelosi managed to influence the 2024 election from behind the curtain. In a remarkable demonstration of internal party control, she played a decisive role in sidelining Joe Biden from the Democratic ticket. Her maneuvering effectively ended his campaign before it truly began—an extraordinary feat that showcased just how little faith she had in the Biden operation.
🚨 BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi officially announces her retirement from Congress.
She will leave office just over a year from now. pic.twitter.com/0R17UgF8XJ
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) November 6, 2025
And that may be her final act of political relevance: clearing the field for a new Democratic figurehead while triggering a chain of events that almost certainly sealed Trump’s return to the White House.
The irony here is sharp. Pelosi, who spent years trying to destroy Trump politically, may have just cemented his comeback by dismantling the only Democratic president capable of defending the White House incumbency. In one move, she removed the weakest link—and in doing so, destabilized the entire Democratic strategy for 2024.
So yes, thank you, Nancy. For the impeachments. For the drama. For the decades of relentless combat. And, perhaps most of all, for clearing the way.