Pelosi Urges No Vote on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Defends Children

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday urged lawmakers and the public to reject President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” branding the legislation “shameful” and calling on opponents to “throw a punch for the children.” Pelosi argued the measure would undermine health-care support for children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Pelosi’s remarks sharpen Democratic resistance ahead of an expected vote on the bill, which the White House says is aimed at streamlining federal benefits programs. While full legislative details have not been released, Pelosi contends the proposal would cut coverage and increase out-of-pocket costs, turning what she called the American dream “into a nightmare.” Republican leaders have not responded publicly to the criticism.