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Nancy Pelosi’s J6 Grandstanding Brutally Backfires
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a key architect of the Democrats’ narrative surrounding the events of January 6, 2021, is facing a wave of backlash as new allegations surface, calling her motives and actions into question. People across the nation have renewed their focus on Pelosi, accusing her of orchestrating the Capitol breach for political gain. The criticism comes as video clips and social media posts, including a purported admission from her own daughter, circulate, suggesting the so-called “insurrection” was a staged production.
Pelosi’s post, which emphasized the “courage of law enforcement” and her commitment to democracy, was met with skepticism and mockery online, with many accusing her of orchestrating or mishandling the day’s events. “Four years ago today, our nation watched in horror as a terrorist mob stormed the Capitol grounds and desecrated our Temple of Democracy in a violent attempt to subvert the peaceful transfer of power,” she wrote on X. “The January 6th insurrection shook our Republic to its core — and left behind physical scars and emotional trauma on members of our Congressional community and our Country that endure to this day.”
“We must never forget the extraordinary courage of law enforcement officers on January 6th who stood in the breach and stared down the insurrectionists to protect the Capitol, the Congress and the Constitution,” she continued. “We are forever grateful to these heroes whose valor ensured that democracy survived on that dark day — and we continue to pray for the fallen, the afflicted and their families. The parable of January 6th reminds us that our precious democratic institutions are only as strong as the courage and commitment of those entrusted with their care.”
“On January 6th, we gave proof through the night that our Flag was still there by returning to the Capitol to certify the election results and demonstrate to America and the world that our Democracy prevailed. As we gather today under President Lincoln’s dome to uphold our oath and peacefully certify the will of the people, we all share a responsibility to preserve American democracy — which Lincoln called, ‘the last best hope of earth.'”
Four years ago today, our nation watched in horror as a terrorist mob stormed the Capitol grounds and desecrated our Temple of Democracy in a violent attempt to subvert the peaceful transfer of power.
The January 6th insurrection shook our Republic to its core — and left…
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 6, 2025
Social media erupted with scathing replies to Pelosi’s post, many of which alleged that she played a direct role in enabling or staging the Capitol breach. One user posted, “Your own daughter doesn’t believe a word you’re saying,” referencing past claims about Pelosi’s knowledge of security failures on January 6. Others shared resurfaced videos purporting to show Pelosi’s family members admitting the event was manipulated for political gain.
au contraire. Your own daughter doesn’t believe a word you’re saying. https://t.co/y9MdT6uDCc
— Tired of being politically correct (@USBornNRaised) January 6, 2025
four years ago you watched in glee at the prospect of framing your political opponent for something you and your party had been doing all year
— Edgar Friendly ⬛️🟨 (@RealEdFriendly) January 6, 2025
Prominent voices on X, formerly Twitter, also chimed in, labeling the event a “Nancy Pelosi Production” and calling her actions a shameless attempt to frame political opponents. “If Pelosi wasn’t directly involved, she wouldn’t have unlawfully created the J6 Committee to cover her tracks,” one post read. The accusations align with long-standing Republican critiques of the committee’s partisanship.
Nancy Pelosi, is not just a politician; she’s a walking, talking emblem of corruption that has corroded the very fabric of American governance. Her and her husband Paul’s stock market antics are a blatant display of insider trading, with Paul snagging fortunes in stocks like…
— josh (@JoshOkie1) January 6, 2025
The backlash comes at a time when Pelosi’s influence in the Democratic Party has waned, and her statements on January 6 are increasingly viewed as attempts to maintain relevance. Skeptics argue that Pelosi’s portrayal of herself as a defender of democracy rings hollow, given her alleged failure to protect the very institution she claims to champion. Pelosi’s critics didn’t hold back, drawing comparisons between her response to January 6 and her handling of the widespread riots during the summer of 2020.
— Traditional Thoughts (@dannymsn77) January 6, 2025
Many accused her of downplaying violence during the Black Lives Matter protests while exaggerating the events of January 6 for political leverage. “Four years ago, we were all scammed by you and the other Democrats who staged this and called the BLM riots peaceful protests,” one commenter wrote, summing up the sentiment shared by a significant portion of the public.
4 years ago we were all scammed by you and the other democrats who staged this and called the BLM riots peaceful protests 😑 https://t.co/88djxFi65D pic.twitter.com/qVuZbM7BqJ
— ❤️SteelersGalXSora❤️ (@USA90sGal07) January 6, 2025