Nancy Pelosi condemns Facebook as 'willing enablers of Russian interference'

House speaker says 'I can take it' after site keeps doctored video up, but criticizes their role in spread of false information

House speaker Nancy Pelosi has strongly criticised Facebook for failing to tackle misinformation after the social media network refused to take down a video that had been doctored to make her appear drunk or ill.

Pelosi, the highest ranking woman in Congress, is the most senior US politician to have accused Facebook of "wittingly" allowing the spread of misinformation promoted by Russia during the 2016 US election.