Pelosi Faces Backlash Over Russia Claims About Pro-Palestinian Activists

Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested, without evidence, that pro-Palestinian activists may have ties to Russia and president Vladimir Putin, sparking backlash from supporters of a ceasefire in Gaza and anti-war protesters. Pelosi's comments were condemned as authoritarian and unsubstantiated, with critics pointing to strong Democratic support for a ceasefire and claims of Israeli "genocide" against Palestinians. The mounting Palestinian death toll and suffering in Gaza have fueled opposition to President Biden's policy, with Pelosi's remarks exacerbating divisions within the Democratic party. Pelosi's spokesperson emphasized her support for peaceful protest and called for further investigation into foreign meddling in American politics.