It was the rip heard ’round the world.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) took the thunder out of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech on Tuesday night by ripping it up as he finished speaking.

“It was the courteous thing to do, considering the alternatives,” Pelosi said in response to a reporter as she left the event.

The ending capped off an evening that began with an icy moment between the two: Trump appeared to snub Pelosi’s offer of a handshake, and she dispensed with part of the traditional introduction to the president.

The speech’s dramatic conclusion quickly trended on Twitter ― with many Pelosi supporters hailing her act of defiance:

YYYAASSS QUEEN to Pelosi ripping his speech in half and tossing it on the table like garbage. — Stephanie Land (@stepville) February 5, 2020

His words have never been worth the paper they’re printed on, so this makes sense. https://t.co/fkizb1YVEW — George Conway (@gtconway3d) February 5, 2020

Better rip up a (campaign) speech than rip apart our country, right @realDonaldTrump ?!? — Martina Navratilova (@Martina) February 5, 2020

... the state of our union is wild. pic.twitter.com/jaZX3SVssL — fake nick ramsey (@nick_ramsey) February 5, 2020

NANCY IS THE SINEAD O'CONNOR WE DESERVE. — Bess Kalb (@bessbell) February 5, 2020

Nancy Pelosi shredding Trump’s SOTU speech right in front of his dumb face is literally the most badass thing I’ve ever seen in my entire life. pic.twitter.com/rUnQLgXOtv — dontatme30⁷ (@dontatme30) February 5, 2020

Pelosi shredding the speech right now is some real time shade. Wow. — David Jolly (@DavidJollyFL) February 5, 2020

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a badass.pic.twitter.com/etfDsFBOhu — Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) February 5, 2020

“Because it was a courteous thing to do considering the alternative. It was such a dirty speech.”



-- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, when asked why she ripped up Trump's speech on national television



Hero. Queen. Legend.#SOTU — Charlotte Clymer🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) February 5, 2020

Nancy Pelosi tearing up that garbage SOTU speech is a whole damn mood. 👑🔥💪🏽 — Alexandra the Brave (@SashaMichelle89) February 5, 2020

Watching the people who decry “liberal snowflakes” clutching their pearls over Pelosi tearing up President Pussygrabber’s speech is probably the best thing I’ve ever seen. — Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) February 5, 2020

It’s over. There is no moment in reality TV that will now ever top Nancy Pelosi ripping up the words of the reality TV President. — Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) February 5, 2020

I mean that speech was trash so Pelosi was not wrong #SOTU pic.twitter.com/Av7NRv0R8M — Omar S. Aguado (@omaraguadoart) February 5, 2020

The only #SOTU highlight you need to see tonight. Nancy Pelosi is a fucking badass. pic.twitter.com/TpD1H1f5MD — Natalie (@natateaaa) February 5, 2020

Nancy Pelosi is the boss of bosses. #SOTU2020 https://t.co/VHexZYI4nT — Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) February 5, 2020

When @SpeakerPelosi ripped up Trump's speech, she spoke for the majority, thank you madame Speaker. #StateOfTheUnion #SOTU2020 — David Weissman (@davidmweissman) February 5, 2020

Pelosi tore up a printout of a speech.



The Republicans shredded the Constitution.



Only the latter threatens to undermine America. — Alheli Picazo (@a_picazo) February 5, 2020

Nancy Pelosi is the Queen 👑 https://t.co/vvZp9CWcWf — Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) February 5, 2020

There has never been a moment more appropriate to use the phrase “YAS QUEEN.” #Pelosi pic.twitter.com/SJ76JtVv51 — PebblesJ (@Madison_Jourdan) February 5, 2020

Dear @GOP



Don’t worry, we already know you are going to wag fingers at us about civility after the Pelosi shred.



But daily he shreds truth, norms, decency, honor, and dignity.



And as a serial rapist, he shreds lives.



So. Spare. Us. You #hypocrites #Pelosi #shredded — A Republic If You Can Keep It (@kamcc71) February 5, 2020

Pelosi is Stone Cold and I’m loving it. pic.twitter.com/rUKSkz200M — Brian D. Shields🧢 (@BrianDShields) February 5, 2020

At end of Trump’s #SOTU delivery, Nancy Pelosi rips up his speech. pic.twitter.com/wi1OXx1B9e — Liza Donnelly (@lizadonnelly) February 5, 2020