Nancy Pelosi Faces Mockery at Bob Weir Memorial

Nancy Pelosi was the subject of mockery for appearing “drunk” during a memorial service for Bob Weir, a legendary guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead. A video captured her singing off-key to John Mayer’s rendition of “Ripple.”

The 85-year-old former House Speaker attended the memorial at San Francisco’s Civic Center on Saturday, where she delivered a heartfelt eulogy. During Mayer’s emotional performance of the band’s famous song, she took center stage.

Weir passed away on January 10 at the age of 78, following a battle with underlying lung disease after recently overcoming cancer, according to his family.

Pelosi, who identifies as a “Deadhead,” made her way to the front of the stage to enjoy Mayer’s acoustic set, which also featured folk singer Joan Baez and Weir’s friends and family.

However, as she sang along, her bright magenta suit made her stand out in the crowd, drawing ridicule. “Is Nancy Pelosi drunk?” one viewer tweeted, expressing confusion during the Bob Weir tribute.

Another critic commented, “Mr. Pelosi is saying the wrong words,” highlighting her off-key singing. Some pointed out her flashy clothing choice, suggesting it overshadowed the memorial’s tone. “Nancy Pelosi wore a very drab magenta outfit on stage at Bob Weir’s funeral,” quipped another social media user.

One person shared how they learned of Weir’s passing from a friend who was watching the service and remarked on Pelosi’s pink pantsuit.

In front of an audience of 25,000 “Deadheads,” Pelosi also honored Weir, drawing parallels between his life and her own. She noted, “Music, like democracy, is not set in stone.”

“It’s something we create together,” she added, as reported by The San Francisco Standard. “The world is a better place because of Bobby Weir.”

Weir, a Bay Area native, joined the Grateful Dead (originally the Warlocks) at just 17 years old in 1965. He contributed to classics such as “Sugar Magnolia,” “One More Saturday Night,” and “Mexicali Blues.”