Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to slur her words while speaking at the “Voters of Tomorrow” summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris headlined the event, which focused on engaging young voters. According to the group hosting the event, “Speaker Emerita @TeamPelosi just spoke about the power of organizing to address issues Gen Z cares about — from affordability to the climate crisis to healthcare. Our VOT chapters are mobilizing on the ground to make that happen.”
Speaker Emerita @TeamPelosi just spoke about the power of organizing to address issues Gen Z cares about — from affordability to the climate crisis to healthcare. Our VOT chapters are mobilizing on the ground to make that happen. Join us: https://t.co/mGu4TFvArz pic.twitter.com/CnsYpqxxOv
— Voters of Tomorrow (@VotersTomorrow) July 25, 2025
During her remarks, the 85-year-old Pelosi criticized capitalism and high-earning CEOs. “This is unfair, this is unjust, this is undemocratic, it’s wrong, it’s shameful and it must be changed,” she said, referring to CEO compensation compared to average worker pay.
Critics noted the irony of Pelosi’s comments given her reported financial gains from stock trades while serving in Congress.
Pelosi also went off-script at one point, saying, “I’m from Baltimore…any Californians here?”
Videos of the event circulated widely on social media. “BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi is PLASTERED at this summit she’s speaking at. This is the leader of the Democrat Party LOL. No wonder they’ve tried to hide her!” one user posted.
BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi is PLASTERED at this summit she's speaking at.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) July 25, 2025
This is the leader of the Democrat Party LOL
No wonder they've tried to hide her! pic.twitter.com/tYBFOyALjG
Pelosi has faced health challenges in recent years, including a hip replacement surgery following a fall during an overseas trip with a congressional delegation. She fractured her hip after losing her footing on a marble staircase.
She was also seen using a walker during the 2024 election certification. “Nancy Pelosi uses a walker today in Congress,” another user noted earlier this year. Additional footage showed her relying on aides and walking sticks while moving to her vehicle. “Nancy Pelosi can’t get anywhere without her aids and her little walker. We need term limits NOW!” one post stated.
Nancy Pelosi uses a walker today in Congress:pic.twitter.com/wqU3JY6v5Q
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 6, 2025
