Nancy Pelosi stirs controversy by linking Trump’s rhetoric to the attack on her husband during a CBS interview.
At a Glance
- Pelosi claims Trump’s rhetoric inspired the 2022 attack on her husband, Paul Pelosi
- The former House Speaker criticizes Trump’s potential pardons for January 6 defendants
- Pelosi states her husband still suffers from injuries related to the attack
- She accuses Trump of encouraging ongoing violence and misleading the public about January 6
Pelosi Links Trump to Husband’s Attack
In a recent interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation,” former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made controversial claims linking former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to the 2022 attack on her husband, Paul Pelosi. The California Democrat suggested that Trump’s provocative language has instigated ongoing violence, including the assault on her spouse.
Pelosi’s assertions come as part of a broader criticism of Trump’s potential plans to pardon defendants from the January 6 Capitol riot. The former Speaker expressed concern over the ethical implications of such pardons, questioning the appropriateness of a president granting clemency to individuals involved in an attack on the government.
Ongoing Impact of Political Violence
During the interview, Pelosi emphasized the lasting effects of political violence, particularly in relation to her husband’s condition. She stated that Paul Pelosi continues to suffer from injuries sustained during the attack, highlighting the long-term consequences of such incidents.
“Now it didn’t end that day. As you know, he called out to these people to continue their violence, my husband being a victim of all of that, and he still has injuries from that attack. So it just goes on and on. It isn’t something that happens and then it’s over. No, once you are attacked, you have consequences that continue,” Nancy Pelosi said.
Criticism of Potential Pardons
Pelosi’s interview also touched on the controversial topic of Trump’s consideration of pardons for some January 6 defendants. The former Speaker expressed strong disapproval of this possibility, questioning the ethical implications of such actions.
“It’s really a strange person who’s going to be President of the United States, who thinks that it’s okay to pardon people who were engaged in an attack,” Nancy Pelosi said.
This criticism underscores the deep political divisions surrounding the events of January 6 and their aftermath. Pelosi’s comments reflect ongoing concerns about accountability for those involved in the Capitol riot and the potential consequences of pardoning such individuals. However, many individuals now jailed for Jan 6 did not “attack” anyone, but merely walked into the Capitol building peacefully.
Calls for Accountability
Throughout the interview, Pelosi repeatedly emphasized the need for accountability in relation to political violence and the events of January 6. She accused Trump of misleading the American public about the nature of the Capitol riot and suggested that his rhetoric has encouraged further violent pursuits.
“The President said he would go on a case-by-case basis. So I assume that some of those people may not have engaged in the violent activities that some of the others did,” Nancy Pelosi said.
