Former Democratic Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi spent high quality time along with her daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, on the Bidens' first state dinner on the White Home.
Nancy Pelosi, 82, shined on the White Home State Dinner hosted by POTUS Joe Biden and First Girl Jill Biden on Dec. 1. Nancy, who stepped down because the Democratic Home Speaker final month, wore a beautiful gold robe to the occasion. She was joined by her daughter, Emmy-nominated journalist Alexandra Pelosi, 52, who wore a sublime, plunging black robe. Nancy and Alexandra stepped out collectively over one month after the politician’s husband Paul Pelosi, 82, was the sufferer of a house invasion assault.
The president and the primary girl’s first state dinner was held on the White Home’s South Garden to rejoice the US’ relationship with France. French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, First Girl Brigitte Macron, had been in attendance. Along with Nancy, different U.S. politicians that had been there included Senator Susan Collins, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and extra.
Nancy, who has been a congresswoman since 1987, introduced she would not be the Home Minority Chief within the subsequent Congress on November 17. “For me the hour’s come for a brand new era to guide the Democratic caucus,” she mentioned in a speech on the ground of the Home of Representatives. “Standing right here immediately, I’m endlessly grateful for all of life’s blessings. For my Democratic colleagues whose braveness and dedication with the assist of your households have made many of those accomplishments potential, in actual fact, couldn't have been carried out with out you,” she mentioned.
Nancy additionally thanked her youngsters — Alexandra, Christine, 56, and Paul Jr., 53, — and her husband for his or her assist through the years. She additionally talked about her husband’s scary dwelling invasion assault, saying, “We’re all grateful for all of the prayers and effectively needs as he continues his restoration. Thanks a lot.”
New York congressman Hakeem Jeffries, 52, was named the brand new chief of the Democratic Get together within the Home of Reps on November 30. Jeffries will function the Minority Chief, for the reason that Republican Get together has the bulk within the Home of Reps after the 2022 midterm elections.