Pelosi, 84, was delivering a speech to the convention when the mysterious object made its dramatic appearance. The incident occurred as she approached the podium and sparked a wave of theories and jokes. Social MediaThe object, which appeared to be a square piece of paper, appeared to fall from Pelosi’s clothing in a manner that caused an uproar online.
Social media was soon flooded with comments and memes, with viral video of the incident reaching nearly 2 million views on X (formerly Twitter). Malaysian political commentator Ian Miles Cheong shared the footage and jokingly suggested it was toilet paper. The theory quickly gained traction with some pro-Trump commentators, who took the opportunity to poke fun at the leading Democrat. “The stagehands are arguing: ‘Who’s picking it up? Not me! You! No, you! That’s not going to happen!'” one user quipped.
Others chimed in with their own humorous comments. “Pelosi was totally drunk and didn’t realize she had toilet paper in her pants,” commented another user, while yet another joked that the paper was “the chloroform rag she used for Joe Biden”, alluding to Pelosi’s alleged attempts to get Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign.
The intrigues surrounding the white object intensified when Vice President Kamala Harris‘ Godson Alexander Hudlin accidentally turned the object over minutes later, revealing that it was a more complex geometric shape. This revelation only caused more excitement as people tried to piece the puzzle together.
A source close to Pelosi later clarified that the item was not what many had suspected. “It was folded note cards” containing her speech, the source confirmed. The clarification was aimed at dispelling humorous but inaccurate claims circulating online.
Despite the commotion, Pelosi continued her speech, which lasted less than five minutes. She did not address the incident but praised President Joe Biden for having “one of the most successful presidencies of modern times.” The incident remained a backdrop of sorts while California Democratic congressional candidate Lateefah Simon spoke, although the paper was removed beforehand. Oprah Winfrey entered the stage later in the event.
This moment was and remains an unforgettable part of the congress and illustrated how even the smallest mishaps can become major talking points in today’s social media-driven world.
