Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire from representing San Francisco in Congress at the end of her current term in 2027, ending nearly four decades in U.S. politics. Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House, gained prominence as one of Donald Trump’s most vocal critics and led two impeachment proceedings against him. During a White House press conference responding to her announcement, Trump called her a “wicked woman” but said her retirement was a “service to the country.” Pelosi also became known for her bold political gestures, including tearing up Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speech, and recently described him as a “disgusting creature” in a CNN interview. Her departure marks the conclusion of a historic career, highlighting her role as one of the most influential women in American politics.