The Democratic National Committee (DNC) sparked a social media firestorm on Wednesday after responding to White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller with profanity. The exchange began when Miller shared a post from the DNC supporting Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, adding that 'The Democrats made history in Texas by nominating their first transgender Senate candidate.' In response, the official DNC X account posted, 'Shut up you ugly f***.'
Key Takeaways
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) responded to Stephen Miller misgendering Texas Senate candidate James Talarico by calling him an 'ugly f**k' on social media. The exchange ignited a firestorm of reactions from conservatives and some Democrats alike, highlighting the increasingly aggressive tone in political discourse.
- DNC calls Stephen Miller 'ugly f**k' after he misgenders Texas Senate candidate James Talarico
- Conservatives criticize the DNC's use of profanity but also mock Talarico's appearance and past statements
- Some Democrats express embarrassment over the DNC's response, calling it 'embarrassing'
- The exchange highlights the increasingly aggressive tone in political discourse
Talarico has been a target for President Donald Trump's allies due to controversial remarks he has made in the past. Miller continued his trolling by mocking a photo of Talarico eating barbecue, while conservatives criticized the DNC's use of profanity. Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie Miller, identified the woman behind the DNC account and suggested she posted it because 'she’s 30 [and] unmarried with no kids.' Other conservative figures also weighed in to criticize the Democrats for using similar tactics that Republicans have used for years.
Some Democrats expressed embarrassment over the DNC's response. Jack Appleby, a Democratic strategist, wrote on X, 'As a lifelong Dem who’s donated free consulting to House Dem staffers, I find this so, so embarrassing for us.' The exchange highlights the increasingly aggressive tone in political discourse as both parties employ edgy online strategies.
Talarico has since attempted to walk back some of his past controversial statements. In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Talarico admitted that he 'missed the mark' with some of his more provocative remarks and argued that Ken Paxton was trying to distract from his own record.
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