Democratic Congresswomen's Video Faces Backlash

The 'Choose Your Fighter' video featuring several Democratic congresswomen has been widely criticized and mocked for being 'cringe,' with many perceiving it as an ineffectual attempt to combat the political influence of former President Trump. The video, styled after the character selection screens from the 'Street Fighter' video game franchise, includes Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett, Lauren Underwood, Katherine Clark, Judy Chu, and Susie Lee. Critics across social media and various news outlets have ridiculed the video for lacking substantive political messaging and being more about performance and optics. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel also mocked the Democrats for their ineffective response to Trump, suggesting the video embarrasses everyone involved. Despite the backlash, some of the congresswomen, such as Crockett, argue the video was an attempt to portray Democrats as relatable and real people, countering perceptions of elitism. The video has sparked a broader discussion about the Democrats' strategies and public image in the political arena.