San Francisco, CA – Nancy Pelosi faced criticism on social media after a video from October surfaced, showing her telling pro-Palestinian protesters associated with Code Pink to “go back to China,” where she claimed their “headquarters is.”
Code Pink shared the video on X, pointing out Pelosi’s comment in response to their members advocating for a ceasefire in October. The group emphasized that these protesters have been advocating for peace outside Pelosi’s residence for 17 years. They also raised concerns about Pelosi receiving substantial financial support from AIPAC annually, questioning the foreign influence on the former Speaker.
Social media users, including Collin Rugg, co-owner of Trending Politics, expressed their disapproval of Pelosi’s actions. Rugg posted on X, stating that Pelosi seems to have “lost it.” It is presumed that Pelosi’s comment was in reference to a New York Times report linking Code Pink to a Chinese propaganda network.
Recently, Pelosi made statements suggesting that protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are “connected to Russia.” She noted the persistent presence of protesters outside her house, indicating her understanding of their concerns. However, Pelosi urged a focus on addressing the suffering in Gaza, particularly among women and children without a place to go. She tied the call for a cease-fire to what she termed as “Mr. Putin’s message,” dismissing the accusations of Chinese propaganda.
In response to Pelosi’s comments, Code Pink spokesperson Melissa Garriga asserted that the notion of being associated with Chinese propaganda is a false distraction used by both political sides to undermine their legitimacy as an antiwar organization.
