Congress Reacts to Trump’s Twitter Tantrum Against Mika Brzezinski
Many said this was “beneath” the Office of the President.
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Thursday morning, President Donald Trump took to his favorite social-media platform and attacked MSNBC’s Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski.
The president’s tweets referred to Brzezinski as “Crazy Mika” and said, “She was bleeding badly from a face-lift.”
Soon after, Brzezinski fired off a response posting a photo of a box of Cheerios that read: “Made for Little Hands.”
— Mika Brzezinski (@morningmika) June 29, 2017
MSNBC’s statement simply said, “It’s a sad day for America when the president spends his time bullying, lying, and spewing petty personal attacks instead of doing his job.”
The controversial tweets immediately sparked outrage and members of Congress had some thoughts on the matter.
Mr. President, your tweet was beneath the office and represents what is wrong with American politics, not the greatness of America.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) June 29, 2017
I want my GOP colleagues to explain to my 3 granddaughters why they think these viciously sexist comments are acceptable from our President. https://t.co/C0C4GJaYks
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) June 29, 2017
Paul Ryan on President Trump’s tweet about Mika Brzezinski: “Obviously, I don’t see that as an appropriate comment.” https://t.co/0PqduIQffh
— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) June 29, 2017
This is not okay. As a female in politics I am often criticized for my looks. We should be working to empower women. https://t.co/sV6WDE0EUD
— Lynn Jenkins (@RepLynnJenkins) June 29, 2017
Please just stop. This isn't normal and it's beneath the dignity of your office.
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) June 29, 2017
If you can't stifle the press, then you attack them personally. Today's tweets from Donald Trump are unpresidential and warrant an apology.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) June 29, 2017
Mocks people w mental illness. Cheerleads effort to end their insurance.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) June 29, 2017
Not sure how much more monstrous this can get. https://t.co/S9op7qhCPN
Americans deserve a president, not a petty schoolyard bully. These sexist comments have no place in the @WhiteHouse. Unhinged and shameful. pic.twitter.com/l6MWAKaf0z
— Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) June 29, 2017
The President's behavior is consistently beneath the dignity of the office he holds. Truly sad. https://t.co/x234FAEmOn
— Congressman Tim Ryan (@RepTimRyan) June 29, 2017
Many Republicans will condemn this tweet in strong moral terms.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) June 29, 2017
Then they will spend rest of day trying end insurance for 22m Americans. https://t.co/AzvKyC4OZG
Vile.
— Rep. Dan Kildee (@RepDanKildee) June 29, 2017
Sexist.
Petty.
Shameful.
Unhinged.
America deserves better. https://t.co/zCmuKnibDm
Is there a parent in America who wouldn't punish their child for publicly humiliating a woman like this? pic.twitter.com/6cBbUi37bf
— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 29, 2017
Mr. President, it is incumbent upon ALL of us to tone down this divisive political rhetoric. #RestoreCivility ➡️ https://t.co/Ky5nquKO2V
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) June 29, 2017
This has to stop – we all have a job – 3 branches of gov’t and media. We don’t have to get along, but we must show respect and civility.
— Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) June 29, 2017
I've never objected to the claim of American exceptionalism. I believe we have a unique decency and grace. Or...had. pic.twitter.com/JJT15qkoMp
— Jim Himes (@jahimes) June 29, 2017
If you're watching @MSNBC Morning Joe, be aware it's w/o Trump. Astounding that the leader of our great Nation keeps stooping to this level. pic.twitter.com/lvHevrpGBs
— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) June 29, 2017
If anyone can tell me how these sexist attacks are going to create jobs or make health care better, let me know. https://t.co/S6hBoknfBc
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) June 29, 2017
On the President's tweets this morning → pic.twitter.com/tJJqsV8KCb
— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) June 29, 2017
Personal attacks & character assassination yield a culture of social & political violence in which people can become radicalized & dangerous
— Carlos Curbelo (@carloslcurbelo) June 29, 2017
Surely we are better than this, Mr. President. https://t.co/6jpnQDffji
— Paul Tonko (@RepPaulTonko) June 29, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump's tweets this morning were vile, sexist, and unbecoming of an American leader. What else is new?
— Jan Schakowsky (@janschakowsky) June 29, 2017
.@RealDonaldTrump's attacks on media have sunk to a new low. This constant distraction is hurting the ability of Rs & Ds to get work done.
— Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) June 29, 2017
Far too many of the President's tweets are beneath the dignity of the office. This must stop. pic.twitter.com/iVjirOU315
— John Garamendi (@RepGaramendi) June 29, 2017
I don't believe the President's tweets this morning Make America Great Again.
— Rep. Kevin Yoder (@RepKevinYoder) June 29, 2017
Trump has taken his antagonistic, misogynistic relationship w press to new, low level that is an embarrassment to highest office in the land https://t.co/DFMgGNf9nR
— Mike Quigley (@RepMikeQuigley) June 29, 2017
The President’s tweets are beneath the dignity of his office. It needs to stop. #StopTheTwitterTantrums
— Rep. Mike Coffman (@RepMikeCoffman) June 29, 2017
Degrades women.
— Rosa DeLauro (@rosadelauro) June 29, 2017
Mocks reporters.
Attacks the press.
These actions are disgraceful and unacceptable for anyone, especially the President.
If #COVFEFEAct was law, these tweets would be preserved as historical records so future generations can understand this president’s legacy. https://t.co/ZdPb0YDRox
— Mike Quigley (@RepMikeQuigley) June 29, 2017
Women are strong. The weak man in the White House can't change that. Neither can his disgusting comments.
— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) June 29, 2017
We cannot ignore that the President of the United States views women as objects to be rated by their appearance. It's absolutely disgusting.
— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) June 29, 2017
This isn't just about the message this sends to young women, but also to young men. Let's be clear: this is not how a real man behaves.
— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) June 29, 2017
This is outrageous. I stand with Mika Brzezinski. https://t.co/0HMEmZYI9h
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 29, 2017
Stop it! The Presidential platform should be used for more than bringing people down.
— Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) June 29, 2017
United w/ my colleagues in the DWWG, @NancyPelosi @HouseDemocrats in standing up to @POTUS 's vitriolic hate. #Mika pic.twitter.com/eQX4zm2GLb
— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) June 29, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump's tweets today are sexist, an assault on the freedom of the press & an insult to all women. Apologize!
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) June 29, 2017
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