{"id":2574030,"date":"2026-02-26T15:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nancy-pelosi-says-she-will-still-have-political-influence-after-retiring\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:08:06","slug":"nancy-pelosi-says-she-will-still-have-political-influence-after-retiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nancy-pelosi-says-she-will-still-have-political-influence-after-retiring\/","title":{"rendered":"Nancy Pelosi says she will still have political &#8216;influence&#8217; after retiring"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnancy-pelosi-says-she-will-still-have-political-influence-after-retiring%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2574030&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Nancy Pelosi says she will still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-ccp-leader-jiang-zemin-responsible-for-persecution-of-falun-gong-dies-at-age-96\/\" title=\"Former CCP Leader Jiang Zemin, Responsible for Persecution of Falun Gong, Dies at Age 96\">wield political influence<\/a> after retirement, indicating she plans to help Democrats in the 2028 presidential race even though she won\u2019t seek reelection in 2026. Her term ends in January 2027, and she stressed the importance of winning the White House as well as the House and Senate next time. While she did not outline concrete post-office activities, Pelosi suggested she may endorse or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liberal-veterans-organization-to-pump-45-million-into-contests-supporting-biden-and-democrats\/\" title=\"Liberal veterans group to invest M in Biden and Democratic campaigns\">back democratic candidates<\/a> in 2028. She hinted she would support her friend Gavin Newsom if he runs, while noting many other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/campaign-2024-an-early-look-at-the-possible-republican-contenders\/\" title=\"Campaign 2024: An Early Look At The Possible Republican Contenders\">potential candidates<\/a>\u2014Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro, Andy beshear, and Mark Kelly\u2014are among those discussed for the race. Pelosi also indicated the choice of the Democratic nominee will depend on who ultimately runs, and she spoke positively about Newsom as a potential president.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Nancy Pelosi says she will still have political &lsquo;influence&rsquo; after retiring<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2517188\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>House Speaker Emerita <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nancy-pelosi\/\">Nancy Pelosi<\/a> (D-CA) said she will still have political &ldquo;influence&rdquo; after she retires, highlighting that she has &ldquo;plans&rdquo; and alluding to possible endorsements in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2028-elections\/\">2028 presidential election<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi, who became the first woman speaker of the House, announced in November she would <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3877438\/nancy-pelosi-will-not-seek-reelection-2026\/\">not seek reelection<\/a> after her term ends in January 2027. Pelosi discussed the power she had through the speakership, and while she&rsquo;ll no longer have it after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-reverses-27-4-billion-in-spending-cuts-proposed-by-trump\/\" title=\"Biden Reverses .4 Bi...ion in Spending Cuts Proposed by Trump\">leaving office<\/a>, she&rsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >ll remain active<\/a> in politics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4473179\/house-dems-say-clinton-deposition-precedent-trump-interview\/\">House Democrats say Clintons&#8217; depositions set precedent for future Trump interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4473318\/hillary-clinton-deposition-paused-benny-johnson-lauren-boebert-shares-photo-hearing\/\">Hillary Clinton deposition paused after Benny Johnson shares photo from inside hearing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4473214\/hillary-clinton-doesnt-recall-meeting-jeffrey-epstein-house-oversight-deposition\/\">Hillary Clinton says she doesn&#8217;t recall meeting Epstein in House oversight deposition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Well, I have plans, and we&rsquo;ll have to win the White House, and there will be a primary election for all that,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/casssemyon\/status\/2027042288082288687\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/casssemyon\/status\/2027042288082288687\">Pelosi told Spectrum News<\/a> on Wednesday. &ldquo;While I won&rsquo;t have power, I will have influence, and it&rsquo;s really important that we win the House, Senate, and the White House. Win it all next time.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi did not share what her plans were, but suggested she wants to help elect Democrats in the 2028 elections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While numerous Democrats have revealed they are considering running for president in 2028, none have announced their bids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Former Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\">Kamala Harris<\/a>, former Transportation Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Pete-Buttigieg\/\">Pete Buttigieg<\/a>, Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Josh-Shapiro\/\">Josh Shapiro<\/a> (D-PA), Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Andy-Beshear\/\">Andy Beshear<\/a> (D-KY), and Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Mark-Kelly\/\">Mark Kelly<\/a> (D-AZ) are among the Democrats speculated to run.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi hinted that she would support her &ldquo;friend&rdquo; Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) if he decided to run, but said the other potential candidates are &ldquo;spectacular.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;ll be a question of who [the Democratic presidential candidate] is,&rdquo; Pelosi said. &ldquo;We have our own governor who may run, I don&rsquo;t know. He hasn&rsquo;t asked me for his support. If he did, he&rsquo;s my friend, but I have great respect for all the other candidates.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4458042\/nancy-pelosi-talks-up-newsom-for-2028-presidency\/\">spoke highly <\/a>about a possible Newsom <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/White-House\/\">White House<\/a> campaign at the Munich Security Conference earlier this month, saying he would be a &ldquo;great&rdquo; president.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4473089\/newsom-vance-rubio-phonies-switching-trump-critics-allies\/\"><strong>NEWSOM CALLS JD VANCE AND MARCO RUBIO &lsquo;PHONIES&rsquo; FOR TURNING FROM TRUMP CRITICS TO ALLIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the interview with Spectrum News, Pelosi was pressed on comments she made indicating her early support of Newsom for 2028. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He hasn&rsquo;t asked [for my support], so if somebody is running, I don&rsquo;t know,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll see.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pelosi: post-retirement influence; has 2028 plans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3984,"featured_media":2574031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26052698749057.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[74667,5894,7620],"class_list":["post-2574030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-nancy-pelosi-2","tag-politics","tag-retirement"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26052698749057.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2574030"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2574034,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574030\/revisions\/2574034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2574031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2574030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2574030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2574030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}