Update (1845ET): Having tried to ignore this story but been overwhelmed by its viral nature, Speaker Pelosi’s press office has responded after a newly elected Republican lawmaker accused the speaker of pushing her young daughter (which was caught on tape).
As we detailed below in words and video, Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas), who was recently elected into Congress in a special election, claimed Pelosi nudged her daughter during a group photo.
But a spokesman for Pelosi wrote in several Twitter posts that those allegations are unfounded.
Pelosi, he claimed, was instead trying to move so that her daughters wouldn’t be hidden behind her.
“It’s sad to see ‘news outlets’ that know better misrepresent the Speaker’s effort to ensure Rep. Flores’ daughters wouldn’t be hidden behind her in all of the photos of such an important moment for their family,” spokesman Drew Hammill wrote, referring to Fox News’ reports on the matter.
It’s sad to see “news outlets” that know better misrepresent the Speaker’s effort to ensure Rep. Flores’ daughters wouldn’t be hidden behind her in all of the photos of such an important moment for their family. https://t.co/Dm0oXtwF7V pic.twitter.com/KDyI4MfaOj
— Drew Hammill (@Drew_Hammill) June 27, 2022
In other words, don’t believe your lying eyes, America.
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Newly-elected congresswoman Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX) took to Twitter on Sunday after actor James Woods tweeted a clip of Nancy Pelosi elbowing Flores’ young daughter during a photo-op last week.
I love this princess stood her ground, while Nancy showed her true colors. pic.twitter.com/17ArfkD3MG
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 27, 2022
To which Flores replied: “I am so proud of my strong, beautiful daughter for not allowing this to faze her,” adding “No child should be pushed to the side for a photo op. PERIOD!!“
I am so proud of my strong, beautiful daughter for not allowing this to faze her. She continued to smile and pose for the picture like a Queen.
No child should be pushed to the side for a photo op. PERIOD!! https://t.co/TA50EntDoq
— Mayra Flores For Congress (@MayraFlores2022) June 27, 2022