Tuesday 28 June 2022 07:09 AM Rep. Mayra Flores admits her daughter DIDN'T notice shove from Nancy Pelosi trends now
The newly elected Republican congresswoman who accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of shoving her daughter during a swearing-in ceremony has admitted that the girl didn't notice anything amiss at the time.
Rep. Mayra Flores from Texas was sworn-in by Pelosi last Tuesday, and took to Twitter on Sunday to accuse the powerful Democrat of elbowing her daughter after video of the incident surfaced online.
On Monday, Flores that she discussed the incident with her daughter afterwards, but that during the ceremony the girl 'was so focused on the event that she honestly didn't see what had just happened'.
'She kept on smiling and didn't allow that to ruin such a special moment so I'm very proud of her, she is a queen,' she added in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Flores said that the alleged shove only came to her attention when she later watched video of the event, which purported to depict Pelosi jabbing an elbow into the young girl.
Rep. Mayra Flores from Texas accused Nancy Pelosi of shoving her daughter during her swearing-in ceremony last week, but says the girl did not even notice at the time
A newly elected Republican congresswoman has accused Nancy Pelosi of 'pushing' her young daughter to the side during a photo op
'I saw it afterwards and yes I was very disappointed and very disgusted by it. No child should be pushed aside for a photo,' the newly elected representative said.
Flores made history to become the first Mexican-born congresswoman elected to the House, after flipping a longstanding Democratic seat in an open special election earlier this month.
She is mom to four children, and hasn't released their names or ages - but the youngster Pelosi is accused of pushing appears to be her second-youngest.
In the video of the incident, Pelosi is seen extending her right elbow as the girl standing next to her tilts to the side as if being jabbed.
Pelosi's defenders argue that the video does not show the San Francisco Democrat elbowing the girl, but rather moving her arm in front of her as the child sways on her feet.
Pelosi's spokesman Drew Hamill denied Flores' allegation, and said the Speaker was actually trying to ensure the youngster remained in the frame.
The shoving controversy erupted as this official swearing-in picture was being taken
Flores (pictured here with her children) became the first Mexican-born congress member after winning a special election. She has four children with her husband who is a Border Patrol agent
Pelosi's spokesman Drew Hamill denied the House Speaker had been trying to shove the youngster out of the way
He also accused 'news outlets' of twisting the story, despite Flores herself making the claim on Twitter.
He said: 'It’s sad to see “news outlets” that know better misrepresent the Speaker’s effort to ensure Rep. Flores’ daughters wouldn’t be hidden behind her in all of the photos of such an important moment for their family.'
Flores, 36, who is married to a Border Patrol agent, and has four children, had accused Pelosi on Twitter, saying: 'No child should be pushed to the side for a photo op. PERIOD!!
'I am so proud of my strong, beautiful daughter for not allowing this to faze her.
'She continued to smile and pose for the picture like a Queen.'
Video on social media shows Pelosi gesturing and beckoning over the family pastor.
She then looks down at the young girl and appears to move her elbow towards her as the daughter moves away.
Rep. Mayra Flores from Texas was getting sworn-in by the House Speaker last week when she posed for a photograph at the White House
The congresswoman's two daughters were standing beside Pelosi who appeared to 'elbow' one of them during the ceremony
Flores did not appear to notice it at the time but she since commented after the footage was widely shared.
Actor turned Republican commentator James Woods shared the clip and said: 'I love this princess stood
