The president was surrounded by symbols of his emboldened political opposition. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was praised by Democrats for her hard-line negotiating during the shutdown, sat behind Trump as he spoke.
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After Trump called for an end to 'revenge politics' between Democrats and Republicans, Pelosi suddenly became more animated with a clap that has the internet talking.
— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) February 6, 2019
Co-worker: I see weβre running a little late today.
— ππππππππ’πππππππ (@iamebonylaquise) February 6, 2019
Me: Mind yo bidness. #PelosiClap pic.twitter.com/3QTeXw027Y
When I tell my wife I changed a diaper. pic.twitter.com/N2ncXAuUb2
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) February 6, 2019
Same energy pic.twitter.com/6WLOGtzF6v
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 6, 2019
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