Senate Democrats' Coordinated Social Media Campaign Against Trump's Address Draws Criticism

Created: JANUARY 05, 2025

Senate Democrats faced backlash on social media for posting nearly identical videos criticizing President Trump's economic claims ahead of his address to Congress. The videos, spearheaded by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), featured Democrats reciting the same script, leading conservatives to question the authenticity and coordination of the messaging.

The videos began circulating on Tuesday, with prominent Democrats like Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) among the first to post. The content directly countered President Trump's assertion that he would "bring prices down starting on day one," with the Democrats retorting, "Sh-- That Ain’t True? That's what you just heard."

Senators Booker, Schumer, and Warren

The Democrats' message focused on rising inflation and the increasing cost of essential goods, arguing that Trump's policies had exacerbated the problem rather than alleviating it. This coordinated effort reflects the Democratic National Committee's broader strategy to highlight economic concerns during Trump's address, emphasizing the perceived disconnect between the president's promises and the reality faced by many Americans.

Sen. Cory Booker

A spokesperson for Sen. Booker defended the campaign, stating that it aimed to expose Trump's unfulfilled promises and that the unified message demonstrated Democratic solidarity. Schumer's spokesperson welcomed the attention the videos received, while critics like conservative influencer Tim Pool expressed concern over the orchestrated nature of the campaign, viewing it as potentially harmful to democracy. Other commentators online criticized the Democrats' approach as outdated and ineffective in the age of social media.

President Trump at CPAC

Sen. Warren did not respond to a request for comment.

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