Nancy Pelosi Most Enduring Moments

Nancy Pelosi has been one of the most prominent women in Washington from her time as the first female speaker to her leadership of the impeachments of Donald J. Trump.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California has been one of the most influential and well-known women in Washington. She became the first woman to hold the position of speaker when she took the oath of office in 2007, accompanied by the kids of members of Congress. And even when Congress’ ranks became more diverse, Ms. Pelosi was frequently shown alone in rooms.

Republicans have demonised her throughout her career, making her one of the most in danger congresspeople today. She had a particularly tense relationship with the previous president Donald J. Trump, and their confrontational exchanges frequently made headlines. Examples include the times Ms. Pelosi tore up a copy of one of his State of the Union speeches.

Here are Ms. Pelosi’s standout photos from her time as speaker, along with explanations of their significance.

It Claps

Ms. Pelosi subsequently claimed that her pointed applause during President Trump’s plea to halt the “politics of retribution” at the first State of the Union speech to a Democratic-controlled House was not intended to be “sarcastic” and that she had in fact welcomed his message. However, the viral moment succinctly encapsulated the dynamics of their relationship over the following two years.

Women’s First Speaker

Ms. Pelosi has stated time and time again that nothing motivates her as much as ensuring the welfare of the country’s children; in fact, her catchphrase has become “for the children.” Ms. Pelosi asked legislators’ children and grandkids to stand with her at the podium when she was first elected speaker to emphasise the point. When she won the speaker’s gavel a second time in 2019, she repeated the manoeuvre.