A State of the Union address that includes shameful tokenism and an absolutely disgusting award of the Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh wasn't one worth watching. Rep. Tim Ryan walked out, likening it to professional wrestling.
It was a farce, defiling all of the institutions we hold dear. And Nancy Pelosi expressed that disgust when, with Trump's final bullshit spew still ringing, she very carefully and pointedly ripped up his speech.
And Twitter erupted because it felt so good after all the lies and slime in that speech.
I for real think this was a brilliant move. Because instead of talking about Trump's MAGA rally, a lot of people are going to talk about her reaction to it.
AND Trump is going to step on his own story when he sees this on Twitter.— Elie Mystal (@ElieNYC) February 5, 2020
Cue Nancy Pelosi tearing up the speech gifs.
The 2020 version of the clap.
America is full satire.— saira rao (@sairasameerarao) February 5, 2020
RECLAIMING MY TIME pic.twitter.com/bqE6yA3HRq
— shauna (@goldengateblond) February 5, 2020
The best thing about Nancy Pelosi ripping up the speech behind Trump is that he didn’t see it. But he will. Oh yes, he will.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) February 5, 2020
And finally, a word from the Queen herself:
Democrats will never stop extending the hand of friendship to get the job done #ForThePeople. We will work to find common ground where we can, but will stand our ground where we cannot. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/ELJqR9q4xD
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) February 5, 2020