Melania Trump fury: First Lady left devastated after Pelosi tore up State of Union address
MELANIA TRUMP was reportedly left devastated after Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up the President's State of the Union address earlier this month.
Nancy Pelosi rips up Donald Trump's State of the Union speech
Donald Trump revealed that his wife was clearly upset by the move. Trump said in an interview: “My wife was sitting here and watched it, and she said ‘Oh, my, that was horrible.’”
Trump also said that Ms Pelosi was a “loser” who started on the impeachment and lost.
He said: “She is a person that started on impeachment and lost.
“So, she goes down as a loser, which she is.”
However, Ms Pelosi justified her actions, according to Politico.
She told House Democrats: “He shredded the truth, so I shredded his speech.
"What we heard last night was a disgrace.”
The House Speaker said that it was a “courteous” act during a “dirty” speech.
Melania, who watched from the gallery as her husband made his speech, also participated in the State of the Union.
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During the address, Melania was greeted with respect and praise as people stood to applaud her when she entered the room.
She also smiled and applauded her husband as he made his speech.
Meanwhile, Ms Pelosi - who was sat behind Trump with Vice President Mike Pence - remained sour-faced.
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The State of the Union did not get off to the best start for the House Speaker.
When Trump handed her the address, Ms Pelosi went to shake the President’s hand.
Trump seemed to decline the offer, leaving her hanging in front of the audience and the cameras.
Twitter was sent into meltdown as the President dealt the ultimate snub.
One user wrote: “She doesn't deserve his acknowledgment.”
Another said: “She doesn't deserve any respect from our president.”
Another user was seemingly delighted by the move and said: “Just saw you snub STUTTERING PELOSI!!
“She went for handshake and she got the back of your head!
“Love you President Trump!”