Former House Speaker’s recent public appearance renews concerns over her clarity as she seeks another term at age 85.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s public appearance at a Veterans Affairs hospital in San Francisco for Purple Heart Day has once again brought her communication style into question, reigniting a broader national debate about the age and fitness of elected officials.

Pelosi, who at 85 has filed for reelection in 2026, has faced increasing scrutiny over her verbal stumbles and moments of apparent confusion during recent public events.

The latest instance occurred Thursday, when a reporter at the event asked Pelosi about “gender-affirming care” for transgender individuals, specifically regarding pauses in funding for such initiatives that have been reportedly tied to adm

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