WASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2025 — President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery tirade against former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an early morning Truth Social post, signaling a return to his combative style with the declaration, “No More Mr. Nice Guy!” The outburst, posted at 4:17 a.m., accused Pelosi of orchestrating a “witch hunt” against him during his first term, specifically citing her role in his 2019 impeachment over Ukraine aid. Trump vowed to “expose” her, claiming new evidence ties her to alleged misconduct in the January 6 investigation.
The attack follows Pelosi’s recent CNN interview, where she criticized Trump’s immigration policies as “cruel” and warned of authoritarianism. Trump’s response, laced with personal insults, called her a “failed leader” who “wrecked San Francisco.” The escalation stunned aides, who expected a focus on Trump’s D.C. crime crackdown, which has yielded a 10-day homicide-free streak. Instead, the president reignited a years-long feud, deepening political divides as the 2026 midterms approach.
Pelosi’s office dismissed the remarks as “desperate lies,” noting her retirement from Congress in 2022. Political analysts see the outburst as a strategic move to rally Trump’s base, though it risks alienating moderates. The White House has not clarified what “evidence” Trump referenced, raising skepticism about its validity. The clash underscores Trump’s shift to a more confrontational stance, with insiders suggesting he aims to settle old scores while pushing his agenda.
