Nevertheless, the reporter proceeded. He noted the criticism that Democrats have faced, namely that impeachment is driven by personal hatred for President Trump. Pelosi then shook her head, stated that the criticism is all wrong, and returned to the podium.
Q: "Do you hate the president?"@SpeakerPelosi: "I don't hate anybody…As a Catholic, I resent your using the word hate in a sentence that addresses me. I don't hate anyone…So, don't mess with me when it comes to words like that."
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— CSPAN (@cspan) December 5, 2019
The Speaker opined that President Trump is a “coward” and “cruel” on issues pertaining to climate change, illegal immigration, and gun control. However, Pelosi stated that those matters are to be addressed in the 2020 presidential election. Shortly thereafter, the House Speaker alleged that the impeachment proceedings are about Trump “violating” his sworn oath of office.
Lastly, Pelosi wrapped things up by reiterating that she does not hate President Trump. Pelosi furthermore declared that she “prays for the president all the time” and told the reporter “don’t mess with me when it comes to words like that.”
