Nancy Pelosi, the California congresswoman and House Minority leader, reportedly questioned the 'manhood' of the US President, according to the Washington Post.
"It's like a manhood thing for him. As if manhood could ever be associated with him. This wall thing," said Pelosi.
A source informed the Daily News that Pelosi told colleagues that she was "trying to be the mom," when Trump and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer argued about the coming funding showdown.
"I was trying to be the mom. I can't explain it to you. It was so wild," the congresswoman said.
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