President Trump’s first State Of The Union address, so far, has revolved largely around economics. He’s bragged about “massive tax cuts,” low unemployment, and the (generally) rising stock market. As is typical, the event is a highly partisan one with Republicans delivering countless standing ovations and most Democrats either clapping politely or sitting on their hands in protest. No one, however, was less impressed than House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Her displeasure was obvious, and Twitter lit up in a divided manner. Those who were enjoying the speech (including like Bill O’Reilly, Newt Gingrich, and Ann Coulter) described Pelosi’s expression in an unflattering manner.
Nancy Pelosi looks like she’s sitting on a nail.
— Bill O'Reilly (@BillOReilly) January 31, 2018
Someone should pull together a video of Pelosi’s expressions tonight. Would explain why she should not be Speaker again.
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) January 31, 2018
Cameramen: We need more shots of Nancy Pelosi please.
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) January 31, 2018
Yet others felt Pelosi’s pain and expressed solidarity with her.
Nancy Pelosi is all of us. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/KIyTWZWe4d
— shauna (@goldengateblond) January 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/wokeluisa/status/958525830535176192
Pelosi’s not havin’ it. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/zHM0uvRgib
— Dalton Ross (@DaltonRoss) January 31, 2018
This went down during in the first chunk of Trump’s speech, which has been more teleprompted and positive than many people would expect. In other controversial news, Melania broke sort-of tradition by traveling without her husband to Capitol Hill, and Trump departed the White House only a few minutes before his speech was scheduled to begin. Whatever happens next, the night is sure to be a long one with plenty of congressional rebuttals (official and otherwise), along with late-night network and cable coverage to come.