Nancy Pelosi clap at SOTU has social media talking

WASHINGTON D.C. -- The complicated dynamic between Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was on full display during the State of the Union address.

The president was surrounded by symbols of his emboldened political opposition. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was praised by Democrats for her hard-line negotiating during the shutdown, sat behind Trump as he spoke.

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After Trump called for an end to 'revenge politics' between Democrats and Republicans, Pelosi suddenly became more animated with a clap that has the internet talking.

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"All Americans can be proud that we have more women in the workforce than ever before."

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