A Repulican aide is looking for a new job after her criticism of US President Barack Obama’s daughters Sasha and Malia drew a backlash.
An aide to a Republican congressman has resigned after her online criticism of President Barack Obama’s teenage daughters drew a critical spotlight to herself.
Elizabeth Lauten, who was communications director for US Representative Stephen Fincher, had apologised for her “hurtful words” in her Facebook post about the Obama girls, Malia, 16, and Sasha, 13.
A staffer in Fincher’s office confirmed on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT) that Lauten no longer worked there.
Lauten came under fire last week when she criticised Obama’s daughters for their seemingly bored demeanor at an appearance with their father as he “pardoned” a turkey at a White House pre-Thanksgiving ceremony.
Lauten wrote the girls needed to show “a little class.”
“Act like being in the White House matters to you,” she said. “Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar. And certainly don’t make faces during televised public events.”
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– Reuters
