Pelosi not attending Trump inauguration

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson confirmed to The Hill.

Pelosi returned to Washington earlier this month for the entrance of the new class of lawmakers after undergoing hip replacement surgery in Germany following a fall in Luxembourg in December. Her team said she was on the mend and in good spirits.

Senior leaders of both parties typically attend presidential inaugurations, though Trump skipped President Biden’s inaugural event in 2021.

Former first lady Michelle Obama also won’t be attending Trump’s second inauguration, though former President Obama will attend along with a number of other political figures.

Pelosi’s spokesperson did not share a reason for the former Democratic leader skipping the Monday event. The former Speaker attended Trump’s first inauguration in 2017.

Trump and Pelosi’s relationship has been nothing short of rocky.

The pair's relationship has been marked with name calling and harsh words. As Speaker during Trump’s first term, Pelosi emerged as one of his top adversaries.

Pelosi notably tore up a copy of Trump’s State of the Union speech in 2020. The moment came after Trump appeared to ignore Pelosi offering him her hand before he began his address.

Their bitter dynamics were on full display when Trump was indicted on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Pelosi said she would “never forgive” Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.

News of Pelosi not attending was first reported by ABC News.

Pelosi is largely viewed as the orchestrator of the events that unfolded during President Biden’s campaign. After Biden and Trump’s June debate and calls for the president to step aside ahead of the election, Pelosi held conversations with other lawmakers to urge Biden to withdraw from the race and allow someone else the chance to take on Trump.

While Pelosi won’t be in attendance for Trump’s inauguration, she will still be required to work with the incoming president, as she easily won re-election for her 20th House term.

Updated at 11:44 a.m. EST

Topics

Pelosi is skipping Trump's inauguration

Politico - 3h
First to ABC: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to her spokesperson.
ABC News - 2h
TikTok CEO attending Trump inauguration

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration next week, one day after a potential ban of the video sharing platform could take effect in the U.S., according to a source ...
The Hill - 3h
TikTok C.E.O. Plans to Attend Trump Inauguration

Shou Chew will join tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk at President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the fate of the app hangs in the balance.
The New York Times - 5h
Michelle Obama won't attend Trump's inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week.
NBC News - 2d
Bolsonaro says he's requested passport's return to attend Trump inauguration

Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, officially requested his passport from Minister Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday so he may attend President-elect Trump's inauguration later this month. ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
First Jan. 6 felony defendant allowed to attend Trump inauguration

A felony defendant in a case related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has been granted permission to travel to Washington this month to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration, the ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Judge denies Jan. 6 rioter’s bid to attend Trump inauguration

A U.S. District Judge denied a Jan. 6 rioter’s request to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration later this month, citing concerns over the Capitol insurrection which incited hours of chaos ...
The Hill - Jan. 4
Judge rejects Jan. 6 defendant's request to attend Trump's inauguration

A judge rejected a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration after the man was invited by a former member of Congress, according to a court document.
NBC News - Jan. 4