‘We will win’: Pelosi lauds Dems chances in midterms amid Trump’s dismal approval ratings

What this episode is about

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discusses the U.S. political landscape amidst ongoing international tensions, emphasizing the importance of NATO alliances and the necessity for American leadership in global security. She highlights strong support for Ukraine from U.S. lawmakers and stresses the urgency of implementing sanctions against Russia to diminish its war efforts.

Key takeaways

• NATO's value: a safety net for U.S. interests, not just Europe's, a fact often overlooked.
• Zelensky's gratitude shows America’s role abroad is still crucial, even amid domestic turmoil.
• Election integrity concerns mirror global unease; the world is watching every U.S. vote.
• Domestic issues like immigration aren't isolated; they echo globally, reshaping alliances and perceptions.
• Public sentiment is a political currency; Biden’s low approval could have ripple effects internationally.

Who speaks in this episode?

• Nancy Pelosi (Guest) · 12 min speaking

What is discussed, and when

1. 0:00 – 3:00: United States (states), Marco Rubio, Nancy Pelosi, Minnesota
2. 3:00 – 6:00: United States (states), Nancy Pelosi
3. 6:00 – 9:00: United States (states), Nancy Pelosi, Minnesota
4. 9:00 – 12:00: United States (states), Alejandro Ocasio-Cortez, Minnesota, Nancy Pelosi
5. 12:00 – 14:01: Nancy Pelosi, Attorney General Pam Bondi

Notable quotes from "‘We will win’: Pelosi lauds Dems chances in midterms amid Trump’s dismal approval ratings"

• A short time ago at the conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S.

  about Marco Rubio · at 0:15

• But the moment now that we're observing is that we just heard the spectacular presentation by President Zelensky.

  about Vladimir Zelensky · at 1:18

• They don't see it that way now, but the prospect of a speaker, Speaker Hakeem Jeffries is a consolation to them as it is to all of us.

  about Nancy Pelosi · at 3:07

• Let me JUST SAY THAT SURVEILLANCE BY THE INTELLIGENCE OPERATION OF OUR COUNTRY, SURVEILLANCE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY IS SOMETHING THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TO BE ALLOWED.

  about United States (states) · at 4:20

• But the people of Minnesota didn't take the bait and that's what we have to remember.

  about Minnesota · at 10:06

• I'm wondering if you have been mentoring her or offering SHE'S EXPANDING HER PORTFOLIO AND TAKING A BROADER LEADERSHIP ROLE WITHIN THE PARTY.

  about Alejandro Ocasio-Cortez · at 11:14

• Still ahead, Attorney General Pam Bondi.

  about Attorney General Pam Bondi · at 13:40

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

• Nancy Pelosi — Person · Main guest · 5 mentions · first at 0:48
  Interview subject speaking from the Munich Security Conference about U.S.-Europe relations, Ukraine, and U.S. domestic politics/election integrity concerns.
• Alejandro Ocasio-Cortez — Person · Referenced political figure · 2 mentions · first at 10:46
  Discussed as an emerging Democratic voice; Pelosi comments on past tensions, AOC's broader leadership role, and her relationship with Jeffries.
• Marco Rubio — Person · Referenced speaker · 2 mentions · first at 0:18
  Cited for his Munich Security Conference remarks about preserving the U.S.-Europe alliance; used as a contrast to Vance's prior speech tone.
• Vladimir Zelensky — Person · Referenced main speaker · 1 mention · first at 1:21
  Cited for a 'spectacular presentation' at the conference, framing Ukraine's needs and gratitude toward U.S. and European support.
• J. D. Vance — Person · Vice President of the United States · 1 mention · first at 1:11
  Clarifies the identity of the individual referenced in the context of international relations and speeches at the Munich Security Conference.
  But nonetheless, well received and they were happy compared to Vice President Vance's speech last year, which was all really insulting.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi — Person · Referenced upcoming segment subject · 1 mention · first at 13:39
  Teased at the end as 'Attorney General Pam Bondi,' indicating a transition to a subsequent segment (not developed in the provided excerpt).

Places & events

• United States (states) — Place · Setting · 10 mentions · first at 0:08
  The primary country discussed in the context of domestic policy, international relations, and elections.
• Minnesota — Place · Setting · 4 mentions · first at 2:13
  Mentioned in the context of domestic policy discussions and reactions to presidential actions.
• Russia — Place · Referenced country · 1 mention · first at 1:48
  Discussed in the context of international relations and sanctions related to funding wars.
  And when those sanctions are in place, Russia will have less ability to fund this war.
• California — Place · Setting · 1 mention · first at 0:48
  Mentioned as the home state of Representative Nancy Pelosi.
  Joining us now from Munich, House Speaker Emerita and California Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi, thank you so much for joining us this morning.

Full transcript with timestamps

0:02 unpopular here at home, he's also rattling allies abroad. At the Munich Security Conference, Germany's Chancellor warned the U.S. cannot go it alone, noting NATO membership benefits the U.S. as well as Europe. A short time ago at the conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. wants to preserve its alliance EXPECTED TO TAKE A CHANCE WITH EUROPE. IN A TIME OF HEADLINES HERALDING THE END OF THE TRANS-ATLANTIC ERA, LET IT Let it be known and clear to all that this is neither our goal nor our wish. Because for us Americans, our home may be in the Western Hemisphere, but we will always be a child of Europe.

0:45 Joining us now from Munich, House Speaker Emerita and California Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi, thank you so much for joining us this morning. My pleasure. It's quite a, quite a day here. Secretary Rubio's speech was well received. It was a little bit condescending to the Europeans. We're willing to be with you as long as you, we, you know, agree on certain things, but nonetheless, well received and they were happy compared to Vice President Vance's speech last year, which was all really insulting. This was much better.

1:18 But the moment now that we're observing is that we just heard the spectacular presentation by President Zelensky. He was absolutely fantastic, very truthful about the gratitude he has to the United States and to European and friends, but what he needs more of. From our standpoint, what was great was that our senator Wicker, who was there as the chairman of the Armed Services Committee in the Senate, said that this week there in the next two weeks that we have vote on sanctions against Russia. And when those sanctions are in place, Russia will have less ability to fund this war.

1:57 Speaker Merita, I'm curious what you're hearing from our allies and the folks that you're talking to over there at the conference about our domestic policy. Because, you know, sometimes Americans, as things are happening here, whether it's what's happening in Minnesota or immigration writ large, we think that it's we're the only ones having that conversation. But I'm curious how our allies overseas in the conversations you're having, how are they kind of taking in what's happening in our country right now? Well, what they're most concerned about is the election.

2:32 Is it going to happen? I said you have parliamentary system. We have presidential. Parliamentary systems can call a elections when they want or not. And presidential in the history of our country, we've never deviated from having our elections on time. And so that's it. I'm sure then you can be certain OF THAT, THAT DEMOCRATS WILL TAKE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THAT GIVES THEM SOME RELIEF ABOUT HOW WE GO FORWARD BECAUSE IT'S, YOU KNOW, WE HAD SO MANY SHARED VALUES ALONG THE way. They don't see it that way now, but the prospect of a speaker, Speaker Hakeem Jeffries is a consolation to them as it is to all of us.

3:18 But I have given them absolute certainty that we will win, that we will have an election. It will be safe and that we will have an agenda to go forward that they will be very proud of that is consistent with our values for America's working THE ELECTIONS, THE PRESIDENT SAID WE WILL ABSOLUTELY HAVE VOTER I.D. WHETHER OR NOT CONGRESS GETS ON BOARD OR NOT, YOU HAVE THE DNI, TOOLSEY GABBARD GOING DOWN AND HELPING TO EXECUTE A SEARCH WARRANT TO GRAB 2000 OR 2020 BALLOTS FROM FULTON COUNTY. THEY ARE LOOKING AT in Puerto Rico, looking at their machines.

4:00 There seems to be a lot happening, but you are sure and you are telling our allies and I assume telling the American people that there might be shenanigans, but we will have an election in 2026 because there are a lot of people that have a lot of concerns about that right now. Oh yes. And I hear that all over the United States, not just in Europe, and that there is concern about the election. Let me LET ME JUST SAY THAT SURVEILLANCE BY THE INTELLIGENCE OPERATION OF OUR COUNTRY, SURVEILLANCE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY IS SOMETHING THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TO BE ALLOWED.

4:33 I KNOW IF THERE'S SOME PARTICULAR REASON, THERE'S ONE THING. BUT FOR THEM, FOR TASSIE GABBURT TO BE LOOKING INTO ELECTIONS IS REALLY, IT'S NOT RIGHT, IT'S NOT LAWFUL, IT'S NOT RIGHT. BUT THAT DOESN'T SEEM TO EVER BOTHER THE PRESIDENT. YOU KNOW WHAT? WE DON'T AGONIZE, WE ORGANIZE. AND WE HAVE LITIGATION, WE HAVE LAWYERING IN TERMS, IN ADDITION TO IN THE COURTS, BUT AT AND POLLING PLACES AND ARREST. WE HAVE LEGISLATION AND WE'RE GOING TO FIGHT HIM ON THE SAVE ACT FOR THE VOTER I IT'S JUST NOT RIGHT AND THERE ARE MANY REPUBLICANS IN THE COUNTRY WHO KNOW IT'S NOT RIGHT BECAUSE IT'S INCONVENIENT FOR THEM AS WELL AS IT IS FOR MARRIED WOMEN IN THE COUNTRY.

5:17 YOU DON'T HAVE YOU HAVE YOUR BIRTH NAME ON YOUR VOTER FILE, THAT'S A PROBLEM. WELL, WE NEED TO KNOW YOU TO GO INTO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WITH IT EXCEPT TO SAY IT'S IT'S A PROBLEM, WE'RE DEALING WITH IT AND THE PRESIDENT, I'M REALLY, YOU KNOW, PEOPLE ARE CONCERNED THEY'RE GOING TO SEND IN ICE AND THE NATIONAL GUARD, THIS OR THAT. DON'T PUT ANYTHING PAST HIM AS WE SAW ON JANUARY 6TH WHEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES PERSONALLY INCITED AN INSURRECTION IN OUR COUNTRY. HE'S CAPABLE OF ANY BAD THING, BUT THE FACT IS NOW THIS IS WELL HEROBODED THAT THAT HE WANTS TO DO THIS AGAIN.

5:55 I SAY IT, WE DON'T AGONIZE, WE ORGANIZE. WE FIGHT IN THE COURTS, WE FIGHT IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION AND WE FIGHT IN THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST WHAT HE'S TRYING TO DO. THIS IS THE SPEAKER

6:20 PUBLIC SENTIMENT IS EVERYTHING WITH PUBLIC SENTIMENT. NOTHING CAN FAIL WITHOUT IT. NOTHING CAN SUCCEED. WE HAVE SEEN POLL AFTER POLL SHOWING THE PRESIDENT'S APPROVAL RATING GOING THROUGH THE GOING THROUGH THE FLOOR, HIS STANDING WHEN IT COMES TO IMMIGRATION TACTICS AS WE OPENED THE SHOW. 62 % OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DON'T AGREE WITH HIS TACTICS WHEN IT COMES TO IMMIGRATION TACTICS. and then they're, you know, the poll numbers on the economy and other aspects of his presidency. Do you think President Trump has lost public sentiment?

6:56 I think he's lost public sentiment, but what I also say about Lincoln's quote, public sentiment is everything, but you can accomplish anything without a practical nugget. But for public sentiment, I add to prevail, people have to know. And what you're seeing is the impact of people knowing more about what this president has been up to, to destroy our democracy, that's for sure. But we save our democracy at the kitchen table by having an agenda for WORKING FAMILIES, COSTS OF LIVING TO ADDRESS AFFORDABILITY, COST OF LIVING, JOB CREATION, EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN, HEALTHCARE COST AND THE REST, COST OF HOUSING WHICH I CONSIDER

7:51 THEY WANT TO SEE DONE BUT THEY, AND WE DID BUT THEY MAY NOT BE AWARE OF IT BUT NOBODY IN THE ELECTION VOTES ABOUT THE PAST. THEY ALWAYS VOTE ABOUT THE FUTURE. ELECTIONS ARE ABOUT THE FUTURE. WE JUST CAN SHOW WHAT WE'VE DONE TO SHOW THAT WE'RE CAPABLE OF DOING MORE. BUT I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT WE'RE GOING TO HAVE WITH GOOD, BASED ON VALUES, BASED ON PRINCIPLE, CIVILITY, NOT ENGAGED IN THE KIND OF ACTIVITIES THAT THEY DO, THAT WE'RE GOING TO NOT ONLY WIN, BUT WE'RE GOING TO WIN BACK THE CONFIDENCE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, SO WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN GO FORWARD WITH RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES OF OPINION, BUT ALSO HONORING OUR OATH OF OFFICE TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

8:34 SPEAKER PELOSI, TO YOUR POINT ABOUT PEOPLE HAVE TO KNOW, I'M JUST WONDERING YOUR IMPRESSIONS OF THE PEOPLE OF MINNEAPOLIS AND MINNESOTA RET LARGE, their reaction to the president's ice tactics on the streets of Minneapolis and in that state. Are you impressed by them? Are they a role model for the country? Well, I'm very impressed by them. I'm sorry for them. I pray for them because two of their community were shot dead, assassinated by this administration. For what? Because I HEARD EARLIER YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT CHRISTEN NELM AND THE REST OF THAT, THIS RIDICULOUS POLICY.

9:16 BUT THESE ARE THE POLICIES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. LET'S NOT FORGET THAT THESE OTHER PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYEES, BUT GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA. I HAVE TOTALLY CONVINCED IN THE GOODNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, AND THAT WAS SO DEMONSTRATED IN MINNESOTA AS THEY PEACEFULLY EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS AND THEN HAD TO SUFFER FOR IT, BUT AGAIN, CONTINUED TO COME TOGETHER IN UNITY. AND THAT SENSE OF COMMUNITY IS SO IMPORTANT AND REMEMBERING THAT THE WORD COMMUNITY HAS THE WORD UNITY IN IT. SO, YES, IT IS A MODEL TO THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.

9:54 AND AGAIN, THEY CANNOT... THESE PEOPLE ARE SAYING IF YOU PEACEFULLY DEMONSTRATE AND you say something negative about ICE, you've broken the law. Come on. But the people of Minnesota didn't take the bait and that's what we have to remember. Don't take their bait but act upon your own beliefs and principles and your faith. Faith in the goodness of the American people, faith in our country's future, faith in God for those who have I THINK IT'S A GIFT, SOME HAD IT, SOME DON'T, BUT NONETHELESS ALL CONCERNED ABOUT COMING TOGETHER FOR OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP MOVING AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FROM THE DESTRUCTIVE, IN TERMS OF THIS ADMINISTRATION AND THEIR POLICIES.

10:46 I WANT TO ASK YOU ABOUT CONGRESSWOMAN OCCASIO-CORTEZ WHEN SHE FIRST ARRIVED IN Congress in 2019. There were obviously some public tensions between you and her and the squad over strategy and the way that the Democratic Party should conduct themselves and navigate the the Trump administration. She's recently emerged as a more prominent voice for the party. She spoke at the security conference. I'm not sure if you were able to catch her, but she talked about democracy and authoritarianism. I'm wondering if you have been mentoring her or offering SHE'S EXPANDING HER PORTFOLIO AND TAKING A BROADER LEADERSHIP ROLE WITHIN THE PARTY.

11:23 NO, I'M PLEASED WITH IT, I'M GLAD SHE IS HERE, YOU KNOW, THEY CANCEL OUR HOUSE TRIP, THE BIPARTISAN TIME TRIP, THE SPEAKER CANCELED LIKE AN HOUR OR TWO BEFORE WE WERE SUPPOSED TO LEAVE BUT SOME OF US MANAGED TO GET HERE ANYWAY. ALL I SAID, PEOPLE SAY you have this, we didn't have any tension. All I said is if you want to be a legislator and pass bills, it's important to have the votes to do it. It doesn't help to go online and criticize YOU ARE NOT AS PROGRESSIVE AS YOU ARE. SHE HAS BEEN A STAR, ELOQUENT, FORCEFUL AND THE REST AND SHE GETS ALONG VERY WELL WITH HAKIM JEFFRIES.

12:01 THEY HAVE A NEW YORK connection but I'm so glad she's here and all the other members who are here Sarah Jacobs is here do you think she should be running for what would are you incurred would you encourage her to run for a higher office which is what a lot of the speculation is that she's potentially setting herself either up for a Senate run or a 20, 28 presidential run? Do you know how many times I've been asked that question about so many people, mostly Gavin Newsom here because he was here as well. I always JUST LEAVE THOSE THINGS UP TO PEOPLE.

12:31 AND WHEN THEY WANT MY HELP OR MY SUGGESTION, THEY'LL ASK ME. BUT IN THE MEANTIME, I WISH THEM ALL WELL BECAUSE OUR PARTY HAS IS A BIG WE HAVE LOTS OF OPINIONS WITHIN IT. BUT I WILL SAY THIS, WE MUST WIN THIS ELECTION. SO I'M NOT HAPPY ABOUT THOSE WHO ARE DECIDING THAT THEY'RE GOING TO CHALLENGE INCUMBENTS FOR ONE REASON OR OR ANOTHER, THAT'S THE DEMOCRATIC WAY, BUT DON'T USE IT AS SOMETHING THAT COULD HURT OTHER DEMOCRATS ACROSS THE COUNTRY BECAUSE WE MUST WIN. AFTER THAT, WE CAN GET THINGS DONE ACROSS THEN THERE'S MORE OF A LUXURY TO GO AFTER EACH OTHER.

13:10 BUT FOR NOW, WE NEED THE UNITY. AS I ALWAYS SAY, OUR UNITY, OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH. GOD BLESS THEM ALL FOR FOR THEIR DIFFERENCES, ALL OF US FOR OUR DIFFERENCES OF OPINION. OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH, OUR UNITY IS OUR POWER. LET'S WIN, BABY. AND WITH THAT, WE'RE GOING to leave it there. Speaker, America, Nancy Pelosi coming to us live from Munich. Thank you very, very much for coming to the weekend. I'm very happy to be here. Thank you. Thank you so much. All right. Still ahead, Attorney General Pam Bondi

Questions about this episode

Who speaks in "‘We will win’: Pelosi lauds Dems chances in midterms amid Trump’s dismal approval ratings"?

Nancy Pelosi (Guest).

What is "‘We will win’: Pelosi lauds Dems chances in midterms amid Trump’s dismal approval ratings" about?

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discusses the U.S. political landscape amidst ongoing international tensions, emphasizing the importance of NATO alliances and the necessity for American leadership in global security. She highlights strong support for Ukraine from U.S. lawmakers and stresses the urgency of implementing sanctions against Russia to diminish its war efforts.

What is mentioned in this MS NOW episode?

10 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Nancy Pelosi, United States (states), Alejandro Ocasio-Cortez, Minnesota, Marco Rubio, Vladimir Zelensky. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "‘We will win’: Pelosi lauds Dems chances in midterms amid Trump’s dismal approval ratings"?

The episode runs 14 min; the transcript is about 2,166 words in 21 timestamped sections.

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