White House Labels Chris Murphy 'Moron' Over Parody Account Misunderstanding

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy faced backlash after he mistakenly responded to a parody account posing as Lara Trump, expressing outrage over a post suggesting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could be arrested for advising immigrants on evading ICE. In his expletive-filled response, Murphy criticized the Trump administration's stance on free speech, claiming they were threatening Democratic rights. The White House quickly countered, labeling Murphy a 'moron' and clarifying that the parody account was not associated with the Trump family. Despite being corrected, Murphy's post remains active, annotated with a note indicating the account's parody status. This incident adds to the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and the clash between Ocasio-Cortez and Trump’s immigration officials. The White House's response illustrates its new strategy to combat misinformation on social media.