Democrat Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania didn’t mince words as he took aim at former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, holding her accountable for the Democrats’ disastrous losses in the 2024 election. In an interview with Politico, Fetterman slammed Pelosi for her post-election blame game, particularly her attempt to pin the party’s failure on President Joe Biden. His criticism exposed the growing fractures within the Democrat Party, now left scrambling after losing control of the House, the Senate, and the presidency to Donald Trump.
Fetterman accused Pelosi of orchestrating Biden’s political demise to elevate Vice President Kamala Harris, only to turn around and blame Biden for the party’s collapse. He painted a picture of Pelosi as an out-of-touch power broker, obsessed with maintaining her influence while failing to provide a cohesive strategy. Fetterman’s blunt take suggested that Pelosi’s moves to sideline Biden and crown Harris as the Democratic standard-bearer only further divided an already fractured party.
Taking his critique a step further, Fetterman questioned why Pelosi, at 84, remains a dominant figure in the party. He suggested her refusal to step aside for a younger generation reflects a broader problem within the Democrat ranks—an unwillingness to modernize and adapt. According to Fetterman, Pelosi’s grip on power has stifled innovation and left the party clinging to outdated leadership while lurching from one political misstep to another.
The senator also defended Trump supporters, calling out Harris and other Democrats for labeling them as “fascists.” Fetterman argued that such inflammatory rhetoric does nothing but alienate voters and deepen political divisions. He dismissed the tactic of name-calling as a failed strategy, criticizing the party’s inability to connect with everyday Americans. His remarks highlighted a significant disconnect between Democratic elites and the electorate they claim to represent.
The backlash against Pelosi isn’t just coming from Capitol Hill. Liberal commentators, including Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro, joined the chorus of criticism. Navarro condemned Pelosi’s comments as mean-spirited and counterproductive, accusing her of deflecting responsibility for the party’s failures. The post-election infighting within the Democrat Party has laid bare deep-seated tensions, raising doubts about whether they can recover from their stunning defeats and rebuild in time for the next political battle.
