Nancy Pelosi says attack on husband weighs on her future plans
- Nancy Pelosi told CNN that rhetoric and misinformation fuelled the attack on her husband
- The US House speaker discussed her possible future on the eve of Tuesday’s midterm elections
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her decision on whether to remain in Congress if Democrats lose control in the midterm elections has been impacted by the assault on her husband at the family’s home in San Francisco.
The Democratic leader did not disclose her plans for her future, at a time when many expect Pelosi and other Democrats would step down from leadership if the party suffers losses.
But during an interview with CNN, Pelosi said with certainty that the attack on her 82-year-old husband has weighed into her thinking.
“I have to say my decision will be affected about what happened in the last week or two,” Pelosi said on CNN.
Pelosi was speaking for the first time publicly about being awakened by pounding on the door at her home in Washington as Capitol Police rushed to tell her about the assault on her husband.
A powerful public figure known for her stiff resolve under pressure, Pelosi’s voice cracked with emotion as she held back tears during the interview.