There are a lot of silly rumors circulating on the internet, however here is the truth.
At a recent Democratic National Convention, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, made headlines not just for her speech but for an unusual incident that quickly captured the internet’s attention. As Pelosi walked up to the podium to address a large audience, something white appeared to fall from her pants, prompting a flurry of speculation on social media.
Initially, the sight led many to believe that Pelosi had accidentally dropped a piece of toilet paper, a theory that rapidly spread online. Adding to the confusion, Vice President Kamala Harris’ nephew, Alexander Hudlin, inadvertently kicked the item moments later, revealing it to be folded into a more complex shape. This only intensified the speculation.
However, sources close to Pelosi have clarified that what fell was not toilet paper but rather folded note cards containing her speech. Despite this explanation, the viral footage, which has garnered nearly 2 million views on social media platform X, led to a barrage of jokes and comments. Malaysian political commentator Ian Miles Cheong, who initially shared the video, referred to the item as “toilet paper,” a characterization that fueled a wave of mockery.
Social media users seized on the opportunity to poke fun at Pelosi. One user quipped about the backstage drama over who would pick up the item, while another joked about it being a “chloroform rag,” referring to her rumored efforts to persuade President Joe Biden to withdraw from his re-election bid.
Pelosi delivered a brief speech, lasting less than five minutes, in which she praised President Biden for his accomplishments, describing his presidency as “one of the most successful of modern times.” Notably, she avoided any mention of her recent role in pressuring Biden to step aside, a move driven by concerns about his mental fitness. The incident was quickly forgotten as the stage was cleaned up before Oprah Winfrey took the spotlight later in the evening.
WATCH:
Toilet paper fell out of Nancy Pelosi’s pant leg when she walked onto stage. pic.twitter.com/yOqCsJjHqn
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) August 22, 2024
