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Nancy Pelosi to Skip Trump's Inauguration Amid Ongoing Tensions

Nancy Pelosi confirmed her absence from President-elect Trump's inauguration, a break from her history of attending such events.

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  7. First to ABC: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration

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Jan 16th, 2025, 3:42 PM ET

Summary

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as confirmed by her spokesperson. This absence follows a contentious relationship between the two, which was highlighted during both of Trump's administrations. Pelosi, who has attended 11 previous inaugurations, did not provide a reason for her absence, but has faced health challenges recently following hip replacement surgery. Other prominent figures, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, will also be absent, reflecting a broader trend among some Democrats to skip the event. Trump's previous inauguration saw Pelosi as a vocal opponent, intensifying their fraught history.


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