Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped into President Donald Trump in a private meeting with Democrats Wednesday, just hours after the two jousted in a silent sparring match during his State of the Union address.

Pelosi, addressing her caucus Wednesday morning, said she felt "liberated" after defiantly ripping up Trump's speech for the world to see, tearing up each page as she stood behind the president after he concluded his annual address.

"He shredded the truth, so I shredded his speech," Pelosi told House Democrats, according to multiple sources in the room. "What we heard last night was a disgrace."

Democrats gave Pelosi a standing ovation after she concluded her remarks, coming just hours before the Senate will vote to acquit Trump in his impeachment trial. The California Democrat then went on to salute all seven House impeachment managers by name, according to attendees.