Washington, Nov 07 (V7N) — US President Donald Trump has publicly referred to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a “devil,” reacting to news of her retirement from Congress.

Speaking at a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump said, “Nancy Pelosi is a devil woman. I was very happy to hear the news of her retirement. She was a burden on the country. She is also doing a great service to the country in retirement.”

He further criticized Pelosi’s tenure, stating, “I think her bad actions have caused a lot of damage to the country and damaged its image. I think she was very bad.”

The relationship between Pelosi and Trump has long been marked by public disagreements and sharp criticism. Pelosi, now 85 years old, will be ending her long and multifaceted political career with this retirement.

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