Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, announced her retirement after 38 years and 20 terms representing San Francisco. The 85-year-old Democrat led House Democrats for two decades, including eight years as Speaker, and helped pass landmark legislation like the Affordable Care Act. Reactions to her announcement ranged from praise by Governor Gavin Newsom, who called her “an inspiration,” to criticism from former President Trump. State Senator Scott Wiener, a progressive lawmaker and declared candidate for Pelosi’s seat, thanked her for her leadership and support of the LGBTQ community.

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