85-Year-Old Nancy Pelosi’s Incoherent VA Remarks Raise Eyebrows Ahead of Reelection [WATCH]

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared Thursday at the Veterans Affairs hospital in San Francisco to mark Purple Heart Day, but her comments during the event have once again drawn scrutiny regarding her clarity and coherence as she seeks reelection at the age of 85.

Pelosi, who represented California’s 11th congressional district and previously served as Speaker of the House, has been the subject of increasing public concern over her frequent verbal stumbles and unclear remarks during media appearances and public events.

Today, I visited the @SFVAMC to mark House Democrats’ Honor Our Veterans Day of Action and reaffirm a simple truth: we must continue to meet the needs of our Veterans.

We honor them not just with words—but by fighting to ensure their access to quality, timely care and services. pic.twitter.com/OZqPYErENb

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 7, 2025

Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money?

Her Thursday remarks were no exception.

While attending the Purple Heart Day event to honor military veterans, Pelosi was questioned about her support for “gender-affirming care” for transgender individuals.

This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year

Specifically, she was asked how she felt about recent pauses in funding for such initiatives in California — pauses reportedly tied to actions taken by the Trump administration — and whether she believed such care would remain protected going forward.

In her response, Pelosi began by stating the issue was “something I’m working for at the national level,” but quickly veered into a response that included pauses, repetition, and phrases that appeared disconnected.

A shortened version of the exchange lasting just over a minute has circulated widely on social media.

NANCY PELOSI: “We are hoping that we can have gender-affirming care for our trans kids.”

She looks rough. pic.twitter.com/GwptHXwCpI

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 7, 2025

A longer two-and-a-half-minute version of the clip, while not embeddable, is available on other platforms and shows extended moments of apparent confusion in her delivery.

VIDEO – Pelosi: ‘We Are Hoping that We Can Have Gender-Affirming Care for Our Trans Kids’ @SpeakerPelosi https://t.co/ymI4DjoK4G

— Grabien (@GrabienMedia) August 7, 2025

The public appearance comes at a time when Pelosi is under scrutiny not just for her public statements, but also for ongoing questions related to stock trades that critics have alleged point to insider knowledge.

Although Pelosi has denied wrongdoing, ethics watchdogs and political opponents continue to raise concerns about the timing and nature of some transactions linked to her or her spouse.

Pelosi has filed paperwork to run for reelection in 2026, citing the ongoing needs of San Francisco as the basis for continuing her tenure in Congress. If elected, she would be in her late 80s at the end of that term.

The renewed attention to Pelosi’s communication comes amid a broader national debate about aging lawmakers and their continued ability to serve in elected office.

Several other members of Congress are currently in their 80s, including key figures in both chambers.

These developments have revived discussions about whether age-related decline is interfering with the ability of lawmakers to perform their duties effectively.

While Pelosi has not publicly addressed the specific criticisms related to her recent appearance, her continued pursuit of office has prompted some voters and commentators to revisit conversations around term limits or other measures to ensure elected officials remain mentally and physically capable of serving.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the presence of what he calls a “geriatric political class” in Washington, pushing for reforms and questioning the fitness of certain senior officials across both parties.

The issue of cognitive clarity and transparency in elected officials has also become a point of emphasis among voters, particularly after recent high-profile health incidents and investigations involving Joe Biden’s decline in office, which has been widely discussed in media reports and books.

As Pelosi continues her efforts to retain her seat, questions surrounding her performance and public communication are expected to remain a topic of discussion heading into the 2026 midterm elections.