Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Photo Credit: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/AP
Nancy Pelosi’s bold claim regarding the events of January 6th has seemingly backfired, as Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s counterattack in a tweet via her X (formerly twitter) handle exposed startling truth, provoking a fierce backlash across social media. Greene, never one to shy away from controversy shared newly surfaced footage that she claims shows Pelosi admitting responsibility for not calling in the National Guard during the Capitol insurrection.
According to a tweet posted on her X (formerly twitter) handle on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Greene’s tweet with video footage of Nancy Pelosi’s claim, set off a firestorm of reactions online, with her followers and critics alike grappling with the implications of the video. The footage, which Greene insists is damning evidence, appears to capture Pelosi in a reflective moment, acknowledging that the failure to secure the Capitol was a significant oversight. In the video, Pelosi allegedly says, “we have failed. We need to take responsibility for not moving to secure,” a statement that Greene pounced on to accuse the former Speaker of orchestrating the entire January 6th event.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is furious about Ukraine aid. Photo Credit: Bryan Olin Dozier / NurPhoto via AP
“Pelosi planned it all,” Greene asserted in her tweet, urging her followers to make the video viral on social media. “Would be a shame if we made this new video on 𝕏 viral. You know what to do,” she added, her words dripping with sarcasm and a call to action that her supporters were quick to heed.
The response to Greene’s counterattack was immediate and intense. Her followers, many of whom have long believed that the events of January 6th were part of a larger conspiracy, were quick to amplify the message. “Unbelievable. Pelosi could have prevented J6, she chose not to,” one follower replied, encapsulating the outrage that many felt upon seeing the footage. Another responded, “lock her up immediately and stop the election interference from the left due to Pelosi being found guilty for creating the setup on J6.”
As the video continued to spread across the platform, Greene’s claims gained traction, fueling a narrative that has been a focal point of far-right rhetoric since the Capitol riot. The idea that Pelosi was not only responsible for the security failures but also had a hand in orchestrating the entire event has been a recurring theme among Greene’s supporters. This latest development only served to embolden those beliefs.
“If they did the same measures that they used to protect the DNC convention nothing would’ve ever happened at the Capitol everybody knows it,” another user commented, echoing a sentiment that security measures were deliberately weakened on January 6th to allow the chaos to unfold. The belief that Pelosi could have prevented the riot but chose not to has been a persistent accusation among those who view the January 6th attack as an inside job.
“We knew this. We’ve known this. Inside job? We’re rapidly realizing that everything we see the govt do is for the benefit of only themselves. Question everything. Question everyone,” wrote another follower, suggesting that the newly surfaced footage was yet another piece of evidence supporting the theory that the government, and Pelosi in particular, orchestrated the events for political gain.
However, not everyone was convinced by Greene’s claims. Critics were quick to point out that the video lacked context and that Greene’s interpretation of Pelosi’s words was highly speculative. Without the full conversation, they argued, it was impossible to draw any definitive conclusions about Pelosi’s intentions or the decisions made in the lead-up to the Capitol riot.
Moreover, Pelosi’s defenders were quick to dismiss Greene’s accusations as yet another baseless conspiracy theory designed to distract from the ongoing legal battles and investigations surrounding the insurrection. They argue that the former Speaker’s words were taken out of context and that Greene’s attempt to frame Pelosi as the mastermind behind January 6th is not only misleading but also dangerous.
The resurfacing of the January 6th narrative at such a critical juncture in American politics has reignited debates over accountability, security, and the manipulation of public perception. With the 2024 presidential election looming, Greene’s latest salvo against Pelosi underscores the deep divisions within the country and the lengths to which some political figures will go to sway public opinion.
For Greene, the release of this footage and the subsequent backlash has only served to strengthen her position within the far-right faction of the Republican Party. Her willingness to challenge Pelosi and push a narrative that many view as inflammatory and unsubstantiated has endeared her to a base that is increasingly skeptical of mainstream political discourse.
As the video continues to circulate, questions about its authenticity, the context of Pelosi’s remarks, and the motivations behind its release are likely to dominate the news cycle in the coming days. Whether this new footage will lead to any concrete consequences for Pelosi or further divide an already polarized nation remains to be seen.
