Pelosi explains why she ‘elbowed’ Republican congresswoman’s young daughter
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s spokesperson has insisted that the media misrepresented a video
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of her allegedly elbowing the young daughter of Republican representative Mayra Flores during a
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photo-op of her swearing-in ceremony last week.
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The spokesperson said that she was merely trying to make sure the little girl “wouldn’t be hidden.”
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In a video that was shared widely, the top Democrat could be seen elbowing Ms Flores’
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young daughter as Ms Pelosi motions with her hand for other people to join the photo.
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Ms. Flores, 36, was elected to represent Texas’ 35th Congressional District — becoming
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the first Mexican-born woman to be sworn into Congress.
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“It’s sad to see ‘news outlets’ that know better misrepresent the Speaker’s effort to ensure Rep.
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Flores’ daughters wouldn’t be hidden behind her in all of the photos of such an important moment for their family,”
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Ms. Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted.
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