Salongate
Salongate is a term used to describe Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's extreme liberal hypocrisy and exhibition of childish behaviors in early September 2020 when she visited a hair salon in San Francisco that violated coronavirus lockdown orders and doubled down by avoiding personal responsibility. On September 1, 2020, security footage emerged of Pelosi visiting a hair salon without a face mask[1] and in violation of her own city's lockdown orders.[2] This was despite the fact that she had repeatedly lectured others on the importance of mask-wearing, a matter pointed out in a Trump campaign ad.[3] Her action sparked strong criticisms.[4]
After being caught in her action, Rep. Pelosi acted in the manner of an irresponsible and spoiled teenager by blaming the salon owner Erica Kious, accusing the latter of a "setup" and demanding that they apologize to her.[5] The ridiculous claim was thoroughly rebuked by Kious,[6] a single mother of two children, though it didn't stop Pelosi's stylist from acting as an apologist for the House Speaker's actions.[7]
When appearing on Tucker Carlson Tonight at Fox News,[8] Kious reported that she received death threats and had to relocate following Pelosi's action/remarks.[9] A GoFundMe effort has been started by Amy Tarkanian, the wife of Danny Tarkanian, to support her.[10] Kristi Noem, the incumbent movement conservative governor of South Dakota, offered to welcome Kious into her state.[11]
The video of Pelosi entering the salon without a face mask has been played by White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.[12] President Trump also mocked the representative for her actions,[13] and suggested that the salon owner ought to replace Pelosi as Speaker of the House.[14][15]
Many liberals who maintain a habit of shifting responsibility blamed Trump for Pelosi's actions, including Chris "Fredo the Younger" Cuomo.[16] The mayor of San Francisco also attacked Trump and called him a "terrorist".[17]
Kious has raised over $335,000.
Kious announced on September 10, 2020 that she was afraid to head back to San Francisco and would permanently close her shop.[18]
References
- ↑ Maskless Nancy Pelosi Goes to San Francisco Hair Salon Despite Coronavirus Restrictions
- ↑ Pelosi Violated Lockdown Rules to Get a Hairdo. Now She's Demanding an Apology — from the Salon?!
- ↑ https://twitter.com/dbongino/status/1301884086550626306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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- Nancy Pelosi calls salon visit a ‘setup,’ refuses to apologize
- Pelosi calls private hair salon visit in San Francisco, against local regulations, 'clearly a setup'
- Nancy Pelosi calls for apology from San Francisco salon for hair appointment 'setup'
- Pelosi claims she was 'set up' by San Francisco salon
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- ↑ Salon owner joins Tucker, pushes back on Pelosi’s claim she was ‘set-up’
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- ↑ White House plays Pelosi salon video to open briefing
- ↑ Donald Trump Mocks Nancy Pelosi for Getting Caught Unmasked in Hair Salon
- ↑ https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1301587555301896194
- ↑ Salon owner appreciates Trump support to be House speaker over Pelosi
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- San Francisco hair salon owner 'afraid to go back' after Pelosi controversy, closes permanently
- Hair Salon Owner Smeared by Pelosi 'Afraid to Go Back' to San Francisco
- Salon owner Erica Kious is closing her shop after Nancy Pelosi’s maskless visit
- San Francisco salon owner closes shop after Nancy Pelosi face mask controversy
External links
- Erica Kious, eSalon Owner: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
- Erica Kious pushed out by Pelosi has to relocate
