Lawmakers and other social media users took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to praise House Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiSunday shows preview: All eyes on Biden administration to tackle coronavirus Calls grow for 9/11-style panel to probe Capitol attack Do Democrats really want unity? MORE (D-Calif.) after President Trump
Donald TrumpNYT: Rep. Perry played role in alleged Trump plan to oust acting AG Arizona GOP censures top state Republicans McCain, Flake and Ducey Biden and UK prime minister discuss NATO, multilateralism during call MORE tweeted a photo of her standing up at a contentious meeting with Democratic leaders in Congress and Trump about his decision to pull American troops from northern Syria.
“Nervous Nancy’s unhinged meltdown!” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
Nervous Nancy's unhinged meltdown! pic.twitter.com/RDeUI7sfe7
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2019
But many tweeted their support of Pelosi after the president’s attacks. Democratic Rep. Ted LieuTed W. LieuHouse Democrats introduce measures to oppose Trump's bomb sale to Saudis Washington state rep joins list of Republicans voting to impeach Trump Growing number of GOP lawmakers say they support impeachment MORE (Calif.) tweeted, “Thank you @SpeakerPelosi for standing up for the American people!” and thanked his fellow lawmakers in the House for overwhelmingly passing a resolution earlier on Wednesday rebuking Trump’s decision to pull troops from Syria last week.
Thank you @SpeakerPelosi for standing up for the American people!
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 16, 2019
Thank you for leading the House of Representatives to pass a resolution today opposing the failed policy of @realDonaldTrump in Syria by a bipartisan vote of 354 to 60.
Thank you for not taking crap from @POTUS. https://t.co/If1MiNuO4G
Rep. Bill PascrellWilliam (Bill) James PascrellCapitol Police officer hailed as hero for drawing rioters away from Senate chamber John Lewis remembered after Warnock victory: 'Wish he were here tonight' Cori Bush shares picture of expanded 'Squad' MORE (D-N.J.) tweeted, “@SpeakerPelosi speaking out against trump’s disgraces to his face and every man on his side looks down in shame.”
“This image captures perfectly our sad era. One day this photo will be as iconic as a Norman Rockwell,” he continued.
.@SpeakerPelosi speaking out against trump’s disgraces to his face and every man on his side looks down in shame.
— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) October 16, 2019
This image captures perfectly our sad era. One day this photo will be as iconic as a Norman Rockwell. https://t.co/HC5G4sihtV
Rep. Veronica EscobarVeronica EscobarHouse Judiciary Democrats ask Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump 7 surprise moments from a tumultuous year in politics House Democrats push Biden's Pentagon pick on civilian control of military MORE (D-Texas) tweeted her own attack at the president, sharing, “Someone is definitely nervous and unhinged. But it’s not @SpeakerPelosi.”
Someone is definitely nervous and unhinged. But it’s not @SpeakerPelosi. https://t.co/sN94yYpvYw
— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) October 16, 2019
“Thanks for sharing! Definitely in the running for her Speaker portrait.” Rep. Eric SwalwellEric Michael SwalwellSwalwell compares Trump to bin Laden: They 'inspired and radicalized' Pelosi names 9 impeachment managers House Judiciary Democrats ask Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump MORE (D-Calif.) tweeted.
Thanks for sharing! Definitely in the running for her Speaker portrait. https://t.co/4yWdiTgjwU
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) October 16, 2019
Others also chimed in to laud the photo of Pelosi and her comments during the Wednesday meeting with Trump. George ConwayGeorge ConwayGeorge Conway: Trump's 'influence will wane as he fades into history as a pariah' George Conway: Georgia call shows Trump is 'delusional,' 'desperate' George Conway calls Meadows a 'moron' and a 'disgrace' MORE, an attorney and the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway
Kellyanne Elizabeth ConwayGeorge Conway: Trump's 'influence will wane as he fades into history as a pariah' Pence's relationship with Trump fractures in final days Kellyanne Conway condemns violence, supports Trump in statement on Capitol riots MORE, tweeted, “Never thought I’d ever say this, but God bless you, @SpeakerPelosi.”
Never thought I’d ever say this, but God bless you, @SpeakerPelosi. https://t.co/6qTtEcDLIa
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) October 16, 2019
David Lauter, Washington bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, tweeted, “This photo could be a Pelosi campaign poster -- the sole woman in the room, literally standing up to the President. Why he thinks this makes her look bad is a mystery.”
This photo could be a Pelosi campaign poster -- the sole woman in the room, literally standing up to the President. Why he thinks this makes her look bad is a mystery. https://t.co/7iEuD4UUVO
— David Lauter (@DavidLauter) October 16, 2019
Many others also weighed in on the now-viral photo.
I've been in a lot of presidential meetings in that room and I never saw anyone literally stand up to a president like that because no one ever had to.
— Lawrence O'Donnell
Only Trump would tweet this perfect picture of his weakness & humiliation. @SpeakerPelosi finest moment. https://t.co/wca1oSqytYLawrence O'DonnellWoodward: Trump testing how far people will go along with him Twitter users urge MSNBC's Steve Kornacki to donate his beat-up necktie to Smithsonian Pelosi: Mnuchin says Trump will lobby McConnell on big COVID-19 deal MORE (@Lawrence) October 16, 2019
THIS PHOTO
— Christal Hayes (@Journo_Christal) October 16, 2019
Look at those reactions on everyone’s faces! https://t.co/YaLajaiRqv
This is my Speaker. More guts than every man in this room rolled together. @SpeakerPelosi pic.twitter.com/EAV44QBlzS
— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) October 16, 2019
Trump was hit by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle after withdrawing troops from the region last week. They have accused Trump of abandoning the Kurdish forces in the region as Turkey led an offensive into Syria.