Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi is an American politician who has served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives twice, from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Pelosi represents California's 12th congressional district, which includes most of San Francisco. She is the first woman in U.S. history to hold the position of Speaker and is one of the most powerful and influential figures in American politics.

Born on March 26, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, Nancy Pelosi comes from a political family; her father, Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., was a U.S. Congressman and the Mayor of Baltimore. Pelosi began her political career in California and was elected to Congress in 1987. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for progressive policies, including healthcare reform, climate change action, and LGBTQ+ rights.

As Speaker, Pelosi played a critical role in passing major legislation, such as the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), and led the House through two impeachments of former President Donald Trump. She has been a vocal opponent of Trump and a key figure in shaping Democratic policies and strategies. Pelosi announced that she would not seek reelection as House Democratic leader after the 2022 midterm elections, stepping down from her leadership role but continuing to serve in Congress.

In August 2022, BOOM investigated a viral image that falsely claimed to show a 'marriage photo' of U.S. politician Nancy Pelosi and Chinese reporter Hu Xijin.

BOOM found that the image had been doctored by combining two different photos—one of Pelosi and one of Xijin. The manipulated image was shared widely on social media during Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.