Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention

A four-ton African elephant named Paige, introduced as a surprise at the Texas Republican party’s annual convention in Houston, urinated on the George R Brown convention center floor following Governor Greg Abbott's keynote speech. The incident drew widespread attention and sparked significant animal welfare concerns. Online reactions included accusations of animal cruelty against the organizers. Attendees had been previously instructed to keep aisles clear in anticipation of the larger-than-life surprise brought to the event.