The White House's Twitter tirade against CNN's town hall event has sparked a fiery online debate!
During a town hall discussion on the government shutdown, CNN invited Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to engage with the audience. However, the event took an unexpected turn as the White House's official Twitter account, RapidResponse47, unleashed a series of live tweets, expressing their strong disagreement with the speakers.
One student's question about Republican social media messaging prompted a bold response from Sanders, who claimed that Republicans were more effective due to their connections with tech companies and mainstream media. This statement caught the attention of RapidResponse47, who quickly retorted with a tweet, mocking Sanders as 'Crazy Bernie' and suggesting that Democrats were at a disadvantage.
But here's where it gets controversial: Sanders mistakenly identified Jeff Bezos as the owner of X, when in fact, it is Elon Musk. This error was not missed by MAGA supporters on social media, who were quick to point it out.
The White House's account continued its live-posting spree, adding humor to their criticism by superimposing a sombrero on Sanders' head and playing Latin music during his response about Republican social media influence.
Another student's question led to a heated exchange between Sanders and the student, Rohan Naval, who challenged the senator's views on the shutdown's impact on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership. Sanders turned the question around, asking Naval about his thoughts on tax breaks for the rich and healthcare cuts for the working class.
RapidResponse47 seized the moment and tweeted about the exchange, claiming that 'Crazy Bernie' was 'wrecked' on national TV. And this is the part most people miss—the account's aggressive tone and personal attacks raised eyebrows, with some questioning the professionalism of the White House's social media strategy.
As the town hall continued, Sanders addressed ICE raids, accusing President Trump of using them to instill fear. RapidResponse47 fired back, defending the raids and labeling Sanders as 'deranged.'
The online feud escalated when Sanders discussed the government shutdown and the potential consequences for the healthcare system if Trump prevailed. RapidResponse47 accused Sanders and the Democrats of wanting free healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung joined the fray, mocking Sanders and AOC, and even poking fun at AOC's slip of the tongue. Cheung also commented on Sanders' suggestion that media mogul Larry Ellison could purchase CNN, adding fuel to the fire.
The Daily Beast reached out to the White House for a comment, leaving the public eager to hear their response. This incident raises questions about the boundaries of political discourse on social media and the impact of such exchanges on public perception.
