In a striking turn of events on MSNBC, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused former President Donald Trump of cognitive decline, an allegation made amid her own lapses in speech.

Pelosi raised doubts about Trump's mental fitness but appeared to display struggles of her own and a lost train of thought during the televised critique of the former president, as the Daily Mail reports.

Speaking during a Sunday morning interview, Pelosi expressed serious concerns about Trump's mental state, suggesting that he shows signs of "cognitive degeneration."

Her comments followed a speech given by Trump two days prior, which she said was filled with conspiracy theories and provocative remarks about violence.

Trump's Pennsylvania Speech Sparks Controversy

At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump delivered a speech that included various controversial statements. Among them were jokes that seemed to some to make light of violence against journalists and comments that dismissed the need for protective measures at his events for aesthetic reasons.

Trump argued against the use of ballistic glass at his rallies, claiming it spoiled his appearance on television.

"I don't think there needs to be glass in certain areas because it makes me look bad on television," he stated, minimizing the safety concerns that prompted such precautions.

Further stirring controversy, Trump suggested that someone would have to shoot through reporters to reach him, a comment he later had his campaign describe as a jest.

"And to get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news. And I don't mind that so much," he remarked during the rally.

Pelosi Criticizes Trump's Attitude Toward Press

Back on MSNBC, Pelosi criticized Trump for undermining the role of the press in society. "He's diminishing the power of the press which is the guardian of our freedom and our country," she noted, highlighting the potential dangers of Trump's rhetoric.

She also warned voters of the risks associated with Trump potentially not completing a second term, a scenario which would leave prospective Vice President JD Vance to take over -- a possibility she portrayed negatively.

Despite her pointed criticism, Pelosi experienced a struggle with own her speech during the interview, which drew attention but did not deter her from continuing her critique of the former president.

Election Day Concerns Raised by Trump

Adding to his controversial remarks, Trump insisted that election results should be finalized by 11:00 pm on Election Day. He vehemently argued that any delay beyond this time would indicate fraudulent activities aimed at denying him victory.

He continued to propagate claims of election fraud, suggesting that a loss to Democratic Party contender Kamala Harris could only result from cheating.

A poll from Iowa over the weekend suggested that Trump was now three points behind Harris, and shifts in betting markets indicated to many that a Harris win was not out of the question.

Public and Political Reaction to the Campaign Rhetoric

Both Trump's and Pelosi's remarks have sparked widespread discussion about the state of political discourse in the United States. Pelosi, in her interview, urged voters to consider the implications of Trump's mental fitness for the presidency.

"I think people who are thinking of voting for him have to know that he can't last as president for four years with his brain deteriorating," Pelosi stated, emphasizing her concerns about Trump's capability to serve effectively.

As the election nears, the statements made by both Pelosi and Trump are likely to become focal points in voter decision-making processes, reflecting the deeply polarized nature of current U.S. politics.