Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Pelosi announced in a spirited speech on the House floor that she will step aside after leading Democrats for nearly 20 years and in the aftermath of the brutal attack on her husband, Paul, last month in their San Francisco home.
The California Democrat, who rose to become the nation’s first woman to wield the speaker’s gavel, said she would remain in Congress as the representative from San Francisco, a position she has held for 35 years, when the new Congress convenes in January.
“Now we must move boldly into the future,” Pelosi said.
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“I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” Pelosi said. “For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect.”
She received a standing ovation after her remarks, and members one by one went up to offer her hugs and well wishes. Full story:
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysSCOTT STEWART
San Francisco Deputy Mayor Hadley Roth, left, and Nancy Pelosi, chairman of the host committee, react to the announcement that San Francisco has been chosen by the selection committee to host the 1984 Democratic Convention, in Washington, D.C., April 20, 1983. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart)
SCOTT STEWARTSan Francisco Deputy Mayor Hadley Roth, left, and Nancy Pelosi, chairman of the host committee, react to the announcement that San Francisco has been chosen by the selection committee to host the 1984 Democratic Convention, in Washington, D.C., April 20, 1983. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysPAUL SAKUMA
Congressional candidate Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., waves at the Headquarters in San Francisco Tuesday night April 7, 1987. Pelosi held a slight edge over San Francisco city Supervisor Harry Britt, for the seat of the late Rep.Sala Burton, according to early election results.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
PAUL SAKUMACongressional candidate Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., waves at the Headquarters in San Francisco Tuesday night April 7, 1987. Pelosi held a slight edge over San Francisco city Supervisor Harry Britt, for the seat of the late Rep.Sala Burton, according to early election results.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJOE MARQUETTE
Rep. Nita Lowey D-N.Y, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi D-Calif. and Ernie of the Sesame Street's "Bert and Ernie " fame stand in front of 35,000 letters from across the country in support of public television during a Capitol Hill news conference on Wednesday March 1, 1995.
JOE MARQUETTERep. Nita Lowey D-N.Y, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi D-Calif. and Ernie of the Sesame Street's "Bert and Ernie " fame stand in front of 35,000 letters from across the country in support of public television during a Capitol Hill news conference on Wednesday March 1, 1995.
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJOE MARQUETTE
Just elected House Minority Whip Nancy Pelosi D-Calif.,talks about taking the House back from the Republicans next election, Oct. 10, 2001 in Washington. Pelosi defeated Rep. Stenny Hoyer, D-Md. for the whip post in the House of Representatives. (AP Photo/Joe Marquette)
JOE MARQUETTEJust elected House Minority Whip Nancy Pelosi D-Calif.,talks about taking the House back from the Republicans next election, Oct. 10, 2001 in Washington. Pelosi defeated Rep. Stenny Hoyer, D-Md. for the whip post in the House of Representatives. (AP Photo/Joe Marquette)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysKEVIN WOLF
The Dalai Lama, left, is greeted by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., before his lecture at the MCI Center on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
KEVIN WOLFThe Dalai Lama, left, is greeted by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., before his lecture at the MCI Center on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysEVAN VUCCI
Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., left, looks on as President Bush speaks at the House Democratic Issues Conference on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
EVAN VUCCISpeaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., left, looks on as President Bush speaks at the House Democratic Issues Conference on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysManuel Balce Ceneta
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., talks to President Bush at the Radio and Television Correspondents? Association annual dinner, Wednesday, March 28, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Manuel Balce CenetaHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., talks to President Bush at the Radio and Television Correspondents? Association annual dinner, Wednesday, March 28, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysManuel Balce Ceneta
President Bush, surrounded by members of Congress and Cabinet members, signs the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Standing, front row, from left are, Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., House Minority Whip Roy Blunt of Mo., Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., and House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Manuel Balce CenetaPresident Bush, surrounded by members of Congress and Cabinet members, signs the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Standing, front row, from left are, Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., House Minority Whip Roy Blunt of Mo., Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., and House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysCharles Dharapak
House Speaker-designate John Boehner of Ohio wipes away tears as he waits to receive the gavel from outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. during the first session of the 112th Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Charles DharapakHouse Speaker-designate John Boehner of Ohio wipes away tears as he waits to receive the gavel from outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. during the first session of the 112th Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysManuel Balce Ceneta
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her husband Paul Pelosi arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in honor of German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Manuel Balce CenetaHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her husband Paul Pelosi arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in honor of German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJ. Scott Applewhite
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 7, 2013. Republicans pushed legislation through the House on Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown this month while easing the short-term impact of $85 billion in spending cuts — at the same time previewing a longer-term plan to erase federal deficits without raising taxes. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 7, 2013. Republicans pushed legislation through the House on Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown this month while easing the short-term impact of $85 billion in spending cuts — at the same time previewing a longer-term plan to erase federal deficits without raising taxes. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJ. Scott Applewhite
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks with reporters before going to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, as Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Assistant Minority Leader James Clyburn, D-S.C., right, listen. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks with reporters before going to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, as Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Assistant Minority Leader James Clyburn, D-S.C., right, listen. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysSTF
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., takes questions from reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 25, 2014. (AP Photo)
STFHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., takes questions from reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 25, 2014. (AP Photo)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysPablo Martinez Monsivais
House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, kisses House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, in the Rose Garden of the White House before President Barack Obama's remarks to members of Congress, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Washington. Obama thanked those who supported H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 to improve the affordability and quality of health care for the youngest and oldest in the nation. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisHouse Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, kisses House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, in the Rose Garden of the White House before President Barack Obama's remarks to members of Congress, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Washington. Obama thanked those who supported H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 to improve the affordability and quality of health care for the youngest and oldest in the nation. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysSusan Walsh
FILE - In this June 4, 2015 file photo, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Congress’ upheaval over trade has exposed turmoil within a House Democratic caucus that’s grown smaller and more liberal in recent years as moderates have been ousted in successive election bloodlettings. Those who remain must answer to ideologically driven voters and labor unions fighting their own battles for survival, even if it means sidelining their own leaders and humbling their president in the process. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Susan WalshFILE - In this June 4, 2015 file photo, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Congress’ upheaval over trade has exposed turmoil within a House Democratic caucus that’s grown smaller and more liberal in recent years as moderates have been ousted in successive election bloodlettings. Those who remain must answer to ideologically driven voters and labor unions fighting their own battles for survival, even if it means sidelining their own leaders and humbling their president in the process. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJohn Salangsang
Nancy Pelosi arrives at the 2016 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP)
John SalangsangNancy Pelosi arrives at the 2016 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysAlex Brandon
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walks with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. as they arrive for a meeting with the House Democratic Caucus, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Alex BrandonDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walks with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. as they arrive for a meeting with the House Democratic Caucus, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJ. Scott Applewhite
Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., left, the ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speak to reporters to criticize the GOP tax bill as debate enters a final day, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteRep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., left, the ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speak to reporters to criticize the GOP tax bill as debate enters a final day, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJacquelyn Martin
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks about the Republican tax bill, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Jacquelyn MartinHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks about the Republican tax bill, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysSusan Walsh
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, standing with Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., right, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, on the passage of legislation that overhauls U.S. tax law. The massive $1.5 trillion tax package affects everyone's taxes but is dominated by breaks for business and higher earners. Democrats call the legislation a boon to the rich that leaves middle-class and working Americans behind. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Susan WalshHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, standing with Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., right, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, on the passage of legislation that overhauls U.S. tax law. The massive $1.5 trillion tax package affects everyone's taxes but is dominated by breaks for business and higher earners. Democrats call the legislation a boon to the rich that leaves middle-class and working Americans behind. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysCliff Owen
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif, background center right, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., right, participate in the Women's March walk to the White House in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. On the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Cliff OwenHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif, background center right, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., right, participate in the Women's March walk to the White House in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. On the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, people participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday denounced his views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysSusan Walsh
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., is shown on television as she speaks from the House floor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, as a news conference that she was supposed to attend goes on in the background. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Susan WalshHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., is shown on television as she speaks from the House floor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, as a news conference that she was supposed to attend goes on in the background. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysCarolyn Kaster
Nancy Pelosi of California takes the gavel from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., after being elected House speaker at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterNancy Pelosi of California takes the gavel from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., after being elected House speaker at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysJ. Scott Applewhite
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters following escalation of tensions this week between the U.S. and Iran, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters following escalation of tensions this week between the U.S. and Iran, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysMatt Rourke
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Matt RourkeSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Speaker Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman saysAlex Brandon
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., tears her copy of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after he delivered it to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Alex BrandonHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., tears her copy of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after he delivered it to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Accused Pelosi attacker: How he journeyed from Obama supporter to QAnon extremistBill Clark
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., waves the gavel on the opening day of the 117th Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Bill Clark/Pool via AP)
Bill ClarkSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., waves the gavel on the opening day of the 117th Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Bill Clark/Pool via AP)
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Accused Pelosi attacker: How he journeyed from Obama supporter to QAnon extremistJ. Scott Applewhite
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence talk before a joint session of the House and Senate convenes to count the Electoral College votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence talk before a joint session of the House and Senate convenes to count the Electoral College votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Accused Pelosi attacker: How he journeyed from Obama supporter to QAnon extremistJ. Scott Applewhite
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak about the House coronavirus bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March, 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak about the House coronavirus bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March, 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Scott Applewhite)
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Accused Pelosi attacker: How he journeyed from Obama supporter to QAnon extremistJim Watson
FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris, left, greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., ahead of President Joe Biden addressing a joint session of Congress, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP, File)
Jim WatsonFILE - Vice President Kamala Harris, left, greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., ahead of President Joe Biden addressing a joint session of Congress, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP, File)
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Accused Pelosi attacker: How he journeyed from Obama supporter to QAnon extremistMariam Zuhaib
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., surrounded by House Democrats, stands up after signing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 during a bill enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Aug.12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Mariam ZuhaibHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., surrounded by House Democrats, stands up after signing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 during a bill enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Aug.12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatAndrew Harnik
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., walks to the House chamber to address lawmakers in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control of the House to Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Andrew HarnikSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., walks to the House chamber to address lawmakers in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control of the House to Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatJ. Scott Applewhite
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., walks to the House chamber to address lawmakers in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control of the House to Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., walks to the House chamber to address lawmakers in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control of the House to Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatAndrew Harnik
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., walks to the House chamber to address lawmakers in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control of the House to Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Andrew HarnikSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., walks to the House chamber to address lawmakers in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control of the House to Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., waves to lawmakers as she speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., waves to lawmakers as she speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., greets lawmakers after speaking on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., greets lawmakers after speaking on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., hugs Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., after she spoke on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., hugs Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., after she spoke on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., talks with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., after Pelosi spoke on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., talks with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., after Pelosi spoke on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Speaker Pelosi won’t seek leadership role in next Congress, plans to keep her House seatCarolyn Kaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.