During a debate at the Oxford Union, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced criticism from musician and podcast host Winston Marshall, who argued against the motion that populism poses a threat to democracy. Marshall asserted that the term ‘populist’ has been distorted by elites and accused Pelosi of being out of touch with the concerns of ordinary Americans. Pelosi maintained her stance on populism as a threat, highlighting the January 6 Capitol riots and voter suppression. The Oxford Union attendees ultimately voted in favor of the motion, passing it with a margin of 177 to 68.