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And it was just as statesmanlike as you might expect if you are familiar with the president’s behavior.
After the former House speaker announced her departure on Thursday morning, Fox News correspondent Steve Doocy asked the president his thoughts on her leaving.
And, guess what! Trump didn’t hold back, based on what Doocy posted on social media.
Doocy reported that Trump told him, “The retirement of Nancy Pelosi is a great thing for America. She was evil, corrupt, and only focused on bad things for our country.”
Trump also claimed Pelosi “was rapidly losing control of her party and it was never coming back.”
The president then reportedly said that he was “very honored she impeached me twice and failed miserably twice,” before calling Pelosi “a highly overrated politician.”
Doocy later discussed Trump’s reaction on Fox News.
Trump reacts to Nancy Pelosi 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." pic.twitter.com/MbYWmhgtYg
Typically, in instances where a politician is leaving office or has died colleagues on the other side will avoid rehashing disagreements and instead praise their former opponent.
And even Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) had nice things to say about Pelosi’s legacy to CNN, saying, the California Democrat “had an incredible career for her party,” and “I’m impressed at her ability to get things done.”
Other D.C. politicians also had reactions to Pelosi’s retirement.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is a trailblazer, a fierce fighter for working families and children, and a principled leader. Her service has changed America for the better. pic.twitter.com/KJridZx5CA
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) November 6, 2025Nancy Pelosi is a major figure in American history.
She’s more than a barrier breaker, she is one of our most brilliant and accomplished leaders, who repeatedly overcame steep odds to deliver results that changed people’s lives for the better.
Happy retirement, Madam Speaker. pic.twitter.com/60ujqjhR3A
Nancy Pelosi led Congress with compassion, grit, and a real vision for our country. And we are better for it.
I’m immeasurably grateful for her service and wish her all the best in her retirement. She earned it. pic.twitter.com/N7FnlqyOFG
.@RepJeffries on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with her, work with her, be mentored by her, learn from her, and get things done for the American people alongside her historic tenure as speaker" pic.twitter.com/x8MqLqGfL0
— CSPAN (@cspan) November 6, 2025Like Trump, current House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) decided against the statesmanlike approach in his response to Pelosi’s retirement.
“The old guard has been repudiated, and the radicals are taking over the Democratic Party,” Johnson said Thursday.
“Even the famous San Francisco liberal is not far-left enough for the neo-Marxists, and we commend her for her service,” he added.
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.@SpeakerJohnson on Nancy Pelosi's retirement: “The old guard has been repudiated, and the radicals are taking over the Democratic Party… Even the famous San Francisco liberal is not far-left enough for the neo-Marxists, and we commend her for her service.” pic.twitter.com/XyFwZpECSE
— CSPAN (@cspan) November 6, 2025
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