Nancy Pelosi is an American politician, held the position of the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 and then again from 2019 to 2023.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 83 years
Full name-Nancy Patricia Pelosi
Height-5.3
Weight- 52 kg
Born- 26 March 1940
Birthplace-Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Spouse-Paul Pelosi (m. 1963)
Profession-Politician, United States Representative
Office- Representative (D-CA 11th District) since 2023
Nationality- American
Family
Nancy Pelosi’s parents are Annunciata M. “Nancy” D’Alesandro and Thomas D’Alesandro Jr. Her father initially served as a Democratic congressman from Maryland before becoming the Mayor of Baltimore seven years later. Pelosi’s mother was also involved in politics, notably organizing Democratic women and imparting political skills to her daughter.
Sibling
Nancy Pelosi has six siblings: Franklin D. Roosevelt D’Alesandro, Thomas L. J. D’Alesandro III, Nicholas D’Alesandro, Hector D’Alesandro, and Joseph D’Alesandro.
Husband
Nancy Pelosi tied the knot with Paul Francis Pelosi on September 7, 1963. They first met during their college years. The couple shares five children, among them Christine and Alexandra, and are also blessed with nine grandchildren.
Career
Pelosi began her political journey as a Democratic Party volunteer in the 1960s. Over time, she earned her place in Congress, winning her first election in a 1987 special contest. Now in her 19th term, Pelosi holds the distinction of being the dean of California’s congressional delegation. Her ascent in the House Democratic Caucus was steady, culminating in her election as House minority whip in 2001 and subsequently as House minority leader a year later, making her the first woman to hold each of these positions in Congress.
In the 2006 midterm elections, Pelosi led Democrats to reclaim the House majority after 12 years, earning her the historic title of Speaker, the first woman to hold this position.
Until Kamala Harris’s vice presidency in 2021, Pelosi was the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. presidential line of succession. During her tenure, Pelosi played pivotal roles in landmark legislative achievements, including the passage of the Affordable Care Act and financial reforms. Despite losing the speakership in the 2010 midterms, she continued as House minority leader.
Regaining majority control in the 2018 midterms, Democrats elected Pelosi as Speaker once again, a rare feat in congressional history. During her second speakership, she oversaw two impeachments of President Trump and collaborated on significant legislation under the Biden administration. The 2022 midterms saw Republicans regain House control, prompting Pelosi’s retirement as House Democratic leader. In recognition of her impactful leadership, on November 29, 2022, the House Democratic Caucus designated Pelosi as “Speaker Emerita.”
Net Worth
Pelosi’s estimated net worth stands at $130 million.
Latest News about Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi Accused of Authoritarianism over Gaza Ceasefire Comments
Supporters of a Gaza ceasefire criticized former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her remarks, labeling them as “authoritarian.” Pelosi, a California Democrat, suggested without evidence that pro-Palestinian activists may have ties to Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
In a recent interview, Pelosi urged the FBI to investigate protesters advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza as part of the progressive movement pressuring the Biden administration. She stated, “For them to call for a ceasefire is Mr. Putin’s message… This is directly connected to what he would like to see. Some of these protesters are spontaneous and sincere, but some, I think, are connected to Russia.”
