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In a rather peculiar display of adoration and historical inaccuracy, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took to the Capitol steps to heap praise upon her colleague, Adam Schiff. The California Democrat, who was introducing the “Protecting Our Democracy Act” alongside Schiff and other Democrats, went on a tangent that would make any student of history cringe.
Pelosi commended Schiff, claiming that his name is “synonymous with courage, with patriotism, with restoring the faith of the American people in our government.” Now, one might wonder what heroic feats Schiff has accomplished to earn such accolades. Well, it seems that Pelosi views his relentless pursuit of President Trump during impeachment proceedings as an act of utmost valor. To each their own, but it’s quite a stretch to compare Schiff’s actions to that of a brave soldier.
WATCH: Pelosi Lauds Adam Schiff As 'Synonymous With Courage' And 'Patriotism' In Bizarre Remarkshttps://t.co/lsA1yUQTyM
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But the real head-scratcher came when Pelosi decided to delve into the realm of historical fiction. She went on to proclaim that it was Thomas Jefferson’s trip to Venice that inspired the idea of checks and balances in our Constitution. According to her, Jefferson witnessed the Doge, the power in Venice, having to be accountable to a council of ministers, and thus, the concept of checks and balances was born.
Now, as an Italian-American, one can understand Pelosi’s desire to weave some Italian flair into her speech. However, it seems that she may have let her imagination run a bit too wild. Historians would be quick to inform her that there is no evidence to suggest that Jefferson ever visited Venice during his time in Italy. It’s quite baffling how such fantastical claims can be made without any basis in reality.
It’s no secret that Pelosi has a penchant for twisting history to fit her narrative. Remember, this is the same person who tore up the President’s State of the Union address on national television. Her unfounded claims about Jefferson only add to the growing list.
Lastly, it’s worth mentioning that just last month, the House voted to censure Schiff for his conduct during the impeachment proceedings against President Trump. The resolution accused Schiff of “politically weaponizing” his position as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and providing misinformation to the public. It’s ironic that Pelosi would hail him as a beacon of patriotism and integrity when he faced such condemnation from his own colleagues.
In the world of Nancy Pelosi, factual accuracy and political bias seem to go hand in hand. It’s a bewildering mix of historical fiction, misplaced adoration, and selective memory. Though entertaining, it’s important to take her words with a generous dose of skepticism.
