On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) made a striking comment. She suggested that if voters wouldn’t welcome former President Donald Trump into their homes, they shouldn’t welcome him into the White House either.
Dana Bash, the anchor, brought up the topic of Donald Trump being the likely Republican nominee for president. She mentioned that U.S. intelligence agencies are planning to share classified briefings with him. Given Pelosi’s extensive background in intelligence and her role as the former Speaker of the House, Bash questioned whether Trump should receive these briefings.
Pelosi emphasized the significance of the intelligence information. She highlighted her 30 years of experience in Congress dealing with such information. Pelosi expressed her hope that Trump would commit to not sharing the sensitive information, as is expected from everyone who receives it.
She reflected on past experiences with Trump, which were not positive. Pelosi hoped that those advising Trump would encourage him to act responsibly and not share sensitive information, as he did previously in the Oval Office with the Russian foreign minister.
Pelosi then voiced her concerns about the implications of voting for Trump. She questioned how voters could support him, considering the potential impact on women’s rights to choose and LGBTQ rights.
In her concluding remarks, Pelosi reiterated her stance. She doubted whether people would allow Trump into their homes, let alone the White House. Despite her reservations, she acknowledged that as a presidential candidate, Trump should receive the information. However, she insisted that he should be held to the same standards as everyone else.
This conversation underscores the ongoing debates and concerns surrounding the sharing of classified information with political figures and the implications of their actions on national and international stages.