It’s no secret that questions about mental sharpness in Washington didn’t end with Joe Biden’s decline being laid bare. If anything, his example has put a brighter spotlight on other long-serving officials whose public appearances raise eyebrows.
One of the most glaring examples is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Over the years, her media interviews have produced moments of rambling incoherence—clips that leave many wondering how someone in such a position of power could be expected to make sound, informed decisions for millions of Americans.
Those concerns resurfaced this week. Pelosi, who is still facing scrutiny over questions of insider trading, visited the VA hospital in San Francisco on Purple Heart Day. While there, a reporter asked her about her support for “gender-affirming care” for transgender individuals and whether she saw a future for such programs after funding pauses in California under the Trump administration.
Pelosi began by saying it’s “something I’m working for at the national level.” That alone would be controversial enough for many taxpayers who question why resources are being directed to this issue instead of pressing priorities like border security, veteran care, or reducing crime. But the rest of her answer was even more troubling—not because of the content, but because of the delivery.
In a one-minute clip circulating online, Pelosi’s response quickly dissolved into a muddled, meandering statement full of awkward pauses and apparent confusion. A longer two-and-a-half-minute version paints an even worse picture, suggesting she struggled to maintain a clear train of thought.
Pelosi is 85 years old. She has already filed to run for reelection in 2026, citing San Francisco’s “needs” as her reason for staying in the fight. But at some point, even political powerhouses have to face reality: leadership roles demand focus, clarity, and energy. And when those qualities are slipping, the consequences fall not just on a district, but on the entire country.
Many have resisted the idea of term limits, believing voters can simply choose to replace ineffective representatives. But watching clips like this—and recalling past instances where elderly lawmakers’ offices were essentially run by staff while the elected official was missing in action—makes the case for reform harder to ignore.
Pelosi’s latest appearance wasn’t just an off day. It was another reminder that the country’s future is too important to be left in the hands of those who may no longer be fully capable of steering it.
I thought she should have been arrested after she tore up President Trumps State of the Union address!!
This seems to be the trend, politicians are going to plead innocent due to cognitive issues. They should be held accountable for the damage they’ve done.
Pelo$i made herself and family ‘above the law$’. This is a slap in the face for Dem n Rep. legal American$ that pay her to work on their behalf. Don’t think she worked in tax pyr$ behalf when she doe$ private inside stock trading,which is illegal for you and me.Pelo$i is too old to be in ANY Gov. position. With no limit on term$,politician$ know they don’t have to work for what’$ best for the tax payer$,they will have the job forever or at least to 120 yrs. old.Limit terms to put all tax payer$ back in control of OUR decision maker$,at least,maybe,without the noticeable corruption.
another brain dead politician thinking they know what’s best for you when they can hardly run their own . Term limits should be a reality , they have them for the president why not the others. You can’t rely on congress to do it they’re part of the problem, no one would cut off their gravey job were they only work 6 months a year and become millionaires at a job that only pays 174000 .
PRAY for obedience to God in this nation! “IF WE EVER “FORGET”
THAT WE ARE ONE NATION UNDER GOD, WE WILL BE
ONE NATION GONE UNDER!!!!!
THROW THE DRUNKEN LUSH OUT ON HER ASS AND STOP FUNDING HER WITH TAXPAYER FUNDS !!!