Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared teary-eyed as she waited for Vice President Kamala Harris to give her concession speech at Howard University in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, saying on social media that she prayed for America’s success.
As seen in footage broadcast by cable network C-SPAN, she also engaged in what appeared to be a heated discussion with Democratic Party strategist Donna Brazile, sparking social media speculation that the pair were arguing.
On Tuesday, Donald Trump pulled off a dramatic presidential election victory, picking up at least 295 Electoral College votes, according to The Associated Press (AP), 25 more than the 270 needed for victory.
As of 3 a.m. ET on Thursday, AP also reported Trump had a strong lead in the swing states of Nevada and Arizona, which have yet to declare, and the president-elect appears on course for a popular vote win for the first time. All but two of the 46 states declared so far have shifted toward …