Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker, announced that she will not seek reelection as the Democratic leader in the chamber after Republicans secured a majority in the last week of midterm elections.

Pelosi, who is 82 years old, has been the leader of House Democrats for almost twenty years. She first became the minority leader in 2003 and gained a reputation for maintaining strong party cohesion.

Pelosi (D-Calif.) Announced from the House floor to a full chamber, “In the upcoming Congress, I will not pursue another term in Democratic leadership.” “In my case, it is time for a fresh group to take charge of the Democratic caucus.”

The decision by Pelosi launches a scramble among Democrats to replace her with Hakeem Jeffries, the heavy favorite to become the next party leader, who includes support from the Black Congressional Caucus of House Democrats. Jeffries represents Queens and Brooklyn.

On November 30, House Democrats are anticipated to choose their upcoming leader.

The new Congress, which convenes on Jan. 3, will see a change in leadership as Steny Hoyer, the Democrat from Maryland, announced moments after Pelosi’s statement that he would step aside from his position as the House’s No. 2.

Former President Donald Trump even acknowledged that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who had previously worked in his administration, enjoyed working with him during her four terms in office, saying that she had transitioned from being a homemaker to becoming the first woman to wield the gavel.

Pelosi stated, “I have had the pleasure of working with three presidents – Biden, Obama, and Bush – in achieving historic investments in clean energy, healthcare reform, infrastructure, and climate action.”

Although House Democrats collaborated to approve groundbreaking criminal justice reform legislation and substantial COVID-19 relief measures, they did not explicitly refer to the 45th president.

In the year 2020, Pelosi gained attention when she symbolically ripped apart a duplicate of Trump’s State of the Union address and subsequently ridiculed him by referring to him as “extremely overweight.” In response to this offensive remark, Trump retaliated by labeling Pelosi as an “unwell lady” with “psychological issues.”

Trump launched a 2024 presidential campaign on Tuesday, attracting Republican voters by informing them that Pelosi had been “fired,” thereby rallying their objective base for a long time and receiving cheers from his supporters.

The Democratic leader worked implicitly in another rebuke of Trump, celebrating the fact that Republicans made fewer gains than expected in the midterm elections, in which many Trump-backed candidates lost the Senate.

She stated, “Through these elections, the individuals stood in the gap and thwarted the attack on democracy.” “Our flag was still present, which provided evidence throughout the night, and in doing so, they firmly declined violence and rebellion.”

The previous month, the San Francisco residence of the couple was assaulted by an intruder wielding a hammer, leading to her spouse Paul, who is also 82 years old, experiencing a fractured skull. The soon-to-be ex-speaker had previously mentioned that her upcoming intentions would be influenced by his well-being.

In a statement, Speaker Pelosi praised President Biden, noting the passing of major legislation including the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill and the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law. She called it the most consequential role in the history of the House of Representatives, highlighting the approved Science and CHIPS Act, the $437 billion healthcare and environmental spending bill, and the $270 billion veterans healthcare bill.

In the first two years of my presidency, Biden stated that she is a singular force in securing bills that will define our nation for decades to come.

During the last year’s Capitol riot, House Speaker Pelosi, who also acknowledged President Biden’s victory certification, highlighted the wild mob of Trump supporters that stormed the building.

Biden remarked, “That’s Nancy – perpetually striving for the respect of all individuals. Furthermore, as a staunch advocate of democracy through our legislations, history will also acknowledge her tenacity and determination to safeguard our democracy from the violent, fatal uprising on January 6th. Thanks to Nancy Pelosi, the well-being of countless Americans has improved, even in districts represented by Republicans who opposed her proposals and frequently criticize her.”

Once more, in both 2019 and from 2007 to 2011, she held the position of House speaker on two occasions — her father Thomas D’Alesandro Jr. Was both Baltimore’s mayor and a member of the House, Pelosi was born into a political family in Maryland –.

“Furthermore, my brother Tommy became the mayor of Baltimore, within our family. We have all been taught by our parents, both daddy and mommy, the noble calling and responsibility we have to help others and serve the public. I never intended to run for public office.” She said.

Pelosi, while explaining her decision to step down from House leadership, cited the Bible as a call to move aside and allow for a new generation.

She stated that we must fully commit ourselves to our shared fundamental mission of holding strong to the most treasured democratic ideals that our country always cherishes, emphasizing that Scripture teaches us that there is a season and a purpose for everything under heaven.