Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton was not a fan of the latest joke told at White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s expense.
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Spicer held an off-camera press briefing on Monday, where reporters were not allowed to broadcast audio or visual. When asked about the briefing, senior advisor Steve Bannon reportedly replied, “Sean got fatter.”
Clinton tweeted her distaste for the comment:
The White House using fat shaming to justify increased opacity. 2017. https://t.co/pWqupoAOXu
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) June 20, 2017
“The White House using fat shaming to justify increased opacity. 2017,” she wrote.
Shortly after publishing the tweet, Clinton engaged those who did not agree with her perspective:
It’s a joke people… https://t.co/2mMNcX7GHY
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 20, 2017
Oh ok. So using fat shaming to avoid answering questions about increasing opacity. Got it. 2017. https://t.co/RbUSc6ipZS
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) June 20, 2017
She was even accused of being a member of the “humor-impaired left:”
PR-managed response from the humor-impaired left
It was a joke https://t.co/EeUucx2P91
— Jim Hanson (@JimHansonDC) June 20, 2017
Clinton also responded to the criticism accordingly:
Hi Jim! Just me as I was standing in line @Starbucks earlier. Fat shaming isn't a joke I find funny. Ever. https://t.co/cKIJR3UDnl
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) June 20, 2017