Within hours of the attack on Paul Pelosi, conspiracy theories deflecting blame for the assault on the husband of U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi were already swirling online.
Democrats were quick to blame the GOP for the vicious attack on Paul Pelosi without mentioning the rising tide of violence this year against conservative targets, prompting Republicans to jog the memories of their colleagues across the aisle.
Nudist protester. Hemp jewelry-maker. Election conspiracy theorist: The man who attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband had a complicated profile.
An assailant broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's residence in San Francisco early Friday and "violently" assaulted her husband, Paul Pelosi, before being taken into custody, the speaker's office said.