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The new Congress has officially been sworn in, with a Democrat majority and a Democrat speaker of the House.
Nancy Pelosi, who previously held the role during Barack Obama’s presidency, has reprised her role as speaker of the House. Commenting after she was elected, Pelosi said that she was proud to be a female speaker as the US celebrates 100 years of women having the right to vote.
This Congress also sees more than 100 women elected to the US House of Representatives – the largest number ever. Given current president Donald Trump's past comments about women, this is a particularly strong statement.
First day of a new era. 💪🏾😍 https://t.co/GeGv6xvJuv— Rep. Barbara Lee (@Rep. Barbara Lee) 1546538676
Naturally, with so many inspiring women entering congress from all walks of life, the memes have been coming thick and fast.
Pelosi, known for her political tactics, resilience and iconic clap backs, is front and centre of the new wave of memes.
She’s right behind me, isn’t she? https://t.co/rzeBOf3z2b— Schooley (@Schooley) 1546545320
Nancy Pelosi's weightlifting is way more impressive https://t.co/ywQ3bpoRjz— Orli Matlow (@Orli Matlow) 1546548922
Actual photo of Nancy Pelosi returning to Congress https://t.co/4yKPBjy5Zh— Paul Rudnick (@Paul Rudnick) 1546540231
trump: i want money to build the wall! nancy pelosi: https://t.co/kzdFuC9OlJ— ziwe (@ziwe) 1546535846
Nancy Pelosi is officially speaker of the House, peace out Paul Ryan https://t.co/FjaxaRE8nW— The Betches Sup (@The Betches Sup) 1546546533
Over to you, Nancy.
H/T: Someecards
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