Washington, D.C. – New Year’s Eve revelers at an exclusive Capitol Hill gathering were treated to an unexpected comedy act when Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris joined forces for a midnight toast. What was meant to be a quick celebratory clink of glasses turned into a laugh-filled spectacle, with both politicians unable to contain their giggles long enough to finish the toast.
Guests described the scene as a mix of hilarity and confusion, with some questioning if the laughter was part of a pre-written routine.
The Toast That Never Was
The champagne toast began innocently enough, with Pelosi raising her glass to deliver a heartfelt farewell to 2024. However, her opening line, “Well, we made it through another year of democracy—barely,” set Harris off. The Vice President’s signature laugh echoed through the room, and before long, Pelosi joined in.
“I’ve seen Kamala laugh before, but this was next level,” one guest recounted. “She had Pelosi laughing so hard, Nancy almost spilled her drink on Chuck Schumer!”
Several attempts to regain composure failed. Pelosi tried to continue the toast, pausing between breaths to mutter, “Let’s get serious—no, seriously—oh, forget it.”
Champagne Goes Flat
As the laughter dragged on, unnoticed glasses of champagne began losing their fizz. Guests eventually abandoned their drinks altogether, choosing instead to film the impromptu comedy show.
“It was like a stand-up routine without the jokes,” one attendee remarked. “At one point, Kamala tried to talk about the ‘concept of bubbles’ in champagne, and that set everyone off again.”
The laughter reportedly lasted 15 minutes, well past the midnight countdown. Witnesses say the actual words “Happy New Year” were never uttered.
Social Media Reacts
Videos of the incident quickly circulated on social media, sparking a wave of reactions:
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Supporters: “This is the lighthearted energy we need in 2025!”
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Critics: “How can they laugh when the country’s so divided?!”
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Comedians: “Pelosi and Harris have better comedic timing than some of us!”
One clip, captioned “Kamala and Nancy’s LOL Toast,” garnered over 3 million views in hours, with viewers debating who had the better laugh.
Pelosi and Harris Respond
When asked about the incident, Pelosi brushed it off with a chuckle: “Well, if you can’t laugh with Kamala, who can you laugh with?”
Harris, on the other hand, explained the moment in her characteristic style: “Laughter is about joy, and joy is about the moment. And in that moment, we shared
a lot of joy.”
Champagne Companies Weigh In
Champagne brands have already jumped on the viral moment. One company, Bubbly & Co., announced plans to release a limited-edition bottle called Laugh-Flat Brut, featuring a cartoon of Pelosi and Harris laughing uncontrollably on the label.
Though the champagne lost its sparkle, the moment highlighted something rare in Washington—a sense of humor that united a room, at least for a few minutes. As one attendee quipped, “If they could bottle that laughter, we’d all be toasting to a better year.”