Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, has decided to skip President-elect Trump's upcoming inauguration, as confirmed by her office on Thursday. This marks a departure from her attendance at 11 previous inauguration ceremonies, including Trump's first in 2017. While Pelosi's office has not provided a specific reason for her absence, her history of vocal opposition to the president-elect is well-documented.
President Trump, in turn, has not shied away from criticizing Pelosi, often referring to her as an 'enemy' during his campaign rallies. His disparaging remarks about Pelosi have included calling her 'crooked,' 'bad,' 'evil,' and 'sick.' At a rally in Michigan, Trump even appeared to mouth a derogatory term towards her, though he refrained from saying it aloud.
