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‘Disgusted’ Republican Rep. Mayra Flores claims her kid did not notice Nancy Pelosi shoved her

The Republican congressman who accused Nancy Pelosi of forcing her daughter aside at a photo session claims her daughter didn't see because she was 'so focused' at the time, but she was 'disgusted' when she viewed the film later.

Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) accused the top Democrat of assaulting her after footage from her swearing-in event last week was extensively posted on social media.

The newly elected congresswoman told Fox News’ Sean Hannity Monday night that she spoke to her daughter after the ceremony, but the child “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.

Flores said she noticed her daughter being “pushed” when she later watched footage of the ceremony.

“I saw it afterwards and yes, I was very disappointed and very disgusted by it. No child should be pushed aside for a photo,” she said.

Nancy Pelosi stands next to Mayra Flores' daughters
Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) accused Nancy Pelosi of elbowing her daughter during a photo op at the newly elected congresswoman’s swearing-in ceremony last week.
Nancy Pelosi poses with Mayra Flores' family
Nancy Pelosi posed for a photo with newly elected Congresswoman Mayra Flores (R-Texas) and her family on June 21 during her swearing-in ceremony.
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The video in question showed Pelosi standing alongside Flores' daughter for a photo with the family's pastor during the ceremony.

Pelosi was spotted looking down at the girl and extending her elbow just as she scooted over.

While it's unclear whether Pelosi makes contact with the girl in the video, a lot of conservative critics accused the top Democrat of elbowing Flores' daughter.

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. https://t.co/Dm0oXtwF7V pic.twitter.com/KDyI4MfaOj

— Drew Hammill (@Drew_Hammill) June 27, 2022

Pelosi’s spokesperson on Monday accused the media of misrepresenting the video — insisting the speaker was trying to make sure the little girl “wouldn’t be hidden.”

“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,” Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff, Drew Hammill, tweeted.

The spokesperson then doubled down and shared additional footage that he said showed Pelosi “graciously greeting Rep. Flores’ children and telling them about the room they are in.”

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