ペロシ米下院議長 民主党下院トップから退任の意向

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to resign as top Democrat

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to resign as top Democrat
アメリカ与党・民主党のペロシ下院議長(82)は、来年の議会で民主党下院トップのポストに立候補せず、退任する意向を表明しました

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (82), the ruling Democratic Party of the United States, has announced her intention to step down without running for the top position in the Democratic House of Representatives in next year’s Congress.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (82), the ruling Democratic Party of the United States, has announced her intention to step down without running for the top position in the Democratic House of Representatives in next year’s Congress.
ペロシ下院議長は17日、民主党下院トップのポストを後任に譲り渡し、退任後も下院議員としての職務を続ける意向を明らかにしました

House Speaker Pelosi announced on the 17th that she would hand over her position as top Democrat to her successor, and that she would continue to serve as a member of the House even after she retired.

House Speaker Pelosi announced on the 17th that she would hand over her position as top Democrat to her successor, and that she would continue to serve as a member of the House even after she retired.
ペロシ氏は8月、下院議長として25年ぶりに台湾を電撃訪問し支援を表明するなど中国に対して厳しい姿勢で知られています

In August, Mr. Pelosi made a surprise visit to Taiwan for the first time in 25 years as Speaker of the House of Representatives, and is known for his tough attitude toward China.

In August, Mr. Pelosi made a surprise visit to Taiwan for the first time in 25 years as Speaker of the House of Representatives, and is known for his tough attitude toward China.
アメリカメディアは、ペロシ氏の後任には民主党のハキーム・ジェフリーズ議員(52)が名乗りをあげる可能性があると伝えています

American media reports that Democrat Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (52) may be nominated to replace Mr. Pelosi.

American media reports that Democrat Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (52) may be nominated to replace Mr. Pelosi.
ジェフリーズ議員が就任すれば、黒人議員が初めて、議会で党を率いることになります

If Jeffries takes office, he will be the first black Congressman to lead a party in Congress.

If Jeffries takes office, he will be the first black Congressman to lead a party in Congress.