Nancy Pelosi was slammed on social media for her behavior at a Bob Weir memorial in San Francisco. (Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images)
"Bobby Weir was not just a magician, musician – a magician too – he was a force of nature," Pelosi said at one point.
Pelosi also used the moment to deliver a political message, encouraging attendees to vote.
"[Weir] gave me this sign, and I'll show it today, because I said Bobby really loved democracy, he loved our country," she said, before holding up a sign reading "vote." "You know what he wanted everybody to do? Vote!"
Pelosi’s demeanor quickly drew online criticism.
"Is Nancy Pelosi drunk at the Bob Weir Homecoming?" one user wrote on X.
Joan Baez and Wynonna Judd were also in attendance at the event. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)
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Weir died on Jan. 10, a statement from his family on his Instagram page confirmed.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could," the statement said, adding that he succumbed to lung problems.
Nancy Pelosi could not be immediately reached for comment.
Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report.
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