The White House on Monday appeared to adopt a tactic reminiscent of Donald Trump when it mocked a Democratic congresswoman's appearance on social media.
Exchange Over Climate Change
The jab followed a video shared by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, a Trump appointee, on X. The footage showed his heated exchange with Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) regarding climate change.
The official White House account responded: "Terrible take. Even worse hair."
Reactions and Backlash
DeLauro, known for her signature streaks of dyed hair, has not publicly responded to the post. The comment was quickly embraced by Donald Trump's supporters, who added further personal attacks on the lawmaker.
However, the post drew significant backlash from critics who highlighted the irony. They noted that President Joe Biden and his MAGA allies had recently called for a reduction in political rhetoric following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- One user commented: "I thought I heard the President say just yesterday, we have to be nicer to each other, but it clearly doesn’t stop from this President or this White House."
- Another wrote: "Seriously? The WH is attacking a woman's appearance now?"
- A third added: "I am astounded that the white house would take the time to comment on someone's hair that they disagree with. So immature! You would think they would have more important matters to attend to, such as attempted assassination, King and Queen visiting, War!"
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the administration and its critics, with many questioning the consistency of calls for civility.
