Nancy Pelosi has announced her retirement from Congress, closing one of the most influential political careers in modern US history. The 85-year-old Democratic leader confirmed on Thursday that she will not seek re-election when her current term ends in January 2027. Her decision concludes a 38-year tenure that shaped both her party and the political identity of California.
Pelosi announced in a video message, describing her decades in public service as a labour of love for her constituents in San Francisco. She thanked voters for their trust, dating back to 1987, when she first entered the US House of Representatives, and urged them to remain engaged in democracy.
