Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi appeared teary-eyed as she waited for the vice president Kamala Harris to deliver her concession speech at Howard University in Washington DC on Wednesday, saying on social media that she was praying for America’s success.
As seen in footage broadcast by cable network C-SPAN, she was also involved in an apparently heated argument Democratic Party quarterback Donna Brazile, prompting speculation on social media that the pair were feuding.
On Tuesday, Donald Trump drew one dramatic victory in the presidential electionswhich, according to The Associated Press (AP), yielded 295 Electoral College votes, 25 more than the 270 needed for victory.
As of 3 a.m. ET Thursday, AP also reported that Trump had a strong lead in the swing states of Nevada and Arizona, which have yet to be declared, and the president-elect appears on course for a popular vote for the first time.
In a post on X, previously TweetPelosi said Wednesday: “We all pray for America’s success under the next administration. The peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of our democracy. After every election, we all have a responsibility to come together and find common ground.”
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Harris gave her concession speech Wednesday afternoon to disappointed supporters at Howard University, where she attended as a student, where she said Americans “must accept” the election results.
Among those in attendance was Pelosi, who was re-elected Tuesday as representative for California’s 11th Congressional District. In a photo taken by photographer Kevin Dietsch, Pelosi appeared distraught Fox News and describes her appearance as “gloomy and teary-eyed”.
Pelosi was also filmed in what appeared to be an animated conversation with Brazile, who served twice as acting chairman in the film Democratic National Committee. In a message on X, news channel The Blaze shared the C-SPAN footage and added: “Nancy Pelosi and Donna Brazile appear to be feuding during Kamala’s concession speech.”
Steve Cortes, a former Trump aide and Fox News contributor, also posted the video with the comment: “Nancy Pelosi argues with Donna Brazile during Kamala Harris’ defeat speech.”
The clip does not reveal what the two talked about during their meeting.
Newsweek contacted Pelosi and Brazile via email outside regular business hours on Thursday for comment.
During her speech at Howard University, Harris tried to reassure her supporters, saying, “I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time. But for the good of all of us, I hope that is not the case. “
The current vice president said her heart is full today, full of gratitude for the support she received during the campaign, adding, “Hear me when I say that the light of America’s promise will always burn bright.”
Addressing one of the key themes of her presidential campaign, Harris noted, “We will never give up the fight for our democracy, the rule of law, the rule of law, and the sacred idea that each of us, no matter who we are, will never give up. or where we start, we have certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be upheld.”
Trump gave a victory speech to supporters at 2:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday in Florida, where he described his presidential election victory as the “greatest political move of all time.”
He said, “We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders, we’re going to fix everything about our country, and we made history tonight for a reason.”
“I will not rest until we deliver the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be America’s golden age, that’s what we need to have.”