Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi recently offered advice to Democrats in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s upcoming address to both chambers of Congress. Pelosi suggested that Democrats should refrain from outward displays of disagreement during the speech, advising them to let Trump ‘stew in his own juice’ without providing any fodder for criticism.
President Trump is scheduled to deliver an address before Congress at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, marking his first speech to Congress since returning to the Oval Office in January. While similar to the State of the Union, this speech does not carry the same official title due to Trump’s absence from office in the previous year.
Trump’s speech is expected to focus on his ‘Make America Great Again’ policies and outline his administration’s priorities. In a preview shared on social media, Trump promised to ‘tell it like it is’ during the address.
Pelosi, who faced criticism for tearing up Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speech, reflected on her actions during a recent interview. She explained that she tore up the speech page by page as she disagreed with the content, ultimately tearing it up entirely upon realizing what she perceived as falsehoods.
Trump’s upcoming address to Congress focuses on ‘Make America Great Again’ policies.
Pelosi suggests Democrats prioritize strategic opposition and focus on 2026 midterm elections.
In her advice to Democrats, Pelosi emphasized the importance of strategic prioritization, suggesting that only those in safe districts should vocally oppose Trump’s policies. She urged Democrats to focus on the upcoming midterm elections in 2026 rather than fixating on Trump’s potential future in office.
Pelosi highlighted the significance of the fall elections, stating that Democrats only need to secure three additional seats. However, she expressed a desire for a more substantial victory, emphasizing the importance of rallying support for the party during the critical election cycle.
As Democrats prepare for Trump’s address, Pelosi’s guidance underscores the strategic approach she believes will best serve the party’s interests in the current political landscape.
