And then Trump insulted her, attempting to undermine her very leadership position by implying she was hamstrung by her party’s divisions, saying, “Nancy is in a situation where it’s not easy for her to talk right now.” At that, Pelosi drew on the experience of a lifetime of refusing to let men speak for her, interrupting them if necessary. “Mr. President,” she said icily, “please don’t characterize the strength that I bring to this meeting as the leader of the House Democrats.”
