Trump Team Responds To Senators Social Media Post.
If the Democratic Party had any political instincts left, they’d be sprinting to align themselves with two things that are proving wildly popular with the American people: the rise of DOGE (the digital currency movement capturing public enthusiasm) and the push for repatriation—bringing jobs and industry back to American soil. Both issues are generating strong support, and any party with a finger on the pulse of the electorate would be scrambling to claim ownership of them.
But instead of adapting, the Democrats seem determined to resist public sentiment at every turn. Rather than backing measures that cut government waste and fraud—something virtually every taxpayer supports—they’re flailing in opposition, stuck in a reactionary posture. Their entire strategy appears to be obstruction, outrage, and, increasingly, embarrassing public blunders.
Case in point: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) just had a spectacular self-inflicted wound on social media. Falling for a parody account pretending to be Lara Trump, Murphy fired off an expletive-laced post accusing the so-called “Trump regime” of suppressing free speech. A quick glance would have revealed the account was fake, but Murphy didn’t take that moment to check. Instead, he charged forward with righteous indignation—only to be immediately corrected by Community Notes and thoroughly dismantled by the Trump team’s rapid response.
It takes some fucking gall to have Vance lecturing Europe on “free speech” when at the exact same time the Trump regime is threatening Democrats back home with arrest if they even explain people’s rights to them. pic.twitter.com/2abIUil2gj
— Chris Murphy 🟧 (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 14, 2025
And they didn’t hold back. The response? A brutal takedown pointing out the obvious: the page wasn’t affiliated with Trump, his family, or his administration. But they did generously support Murphy’s right to make a fool of himself in public.
This wasn’t just a minor mistake—it was a prime example of the Democratic Party’s broader problem. Their focus is so entirely consumed by attacking Trump that they’re missing even the most basic cues. A U.S. senator, someone entrusted with legislative responsibility, couldn’t even recognize a parody account before launching into a tirade. If he can’t distinguish real from fake in a simple Twitter post, how is he supposed to make sound policy decisions for the people of Connecticut?
You are a moron, Chris. It is obvious this page is not affiliated with President Trump, his family, or the administration.
We do, however, support your right to make such a statement, no matter how imbecilic it makes you look. https://t.co/B7AYRAjJ46
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 15, 2025
And yet, Murphy’s lack of discernment is just a symptom of a larger issue: the Democratic Party’s increasing detachment from both political strategy and public sentiment. Instead of positioning themselves to take credit for issues Americans care about—economic revitalization, job creation, and financial reform—they are stuck in a cycle of missteps and reactionary outrage.
Meanwhile, Trump is moving forward, undeterred. He’s setting the pace, pushing initiatives, and continuing to dominate the conversation. Democrats, by contrast, are caught in a feedback loop of their own making, doubling down on bad takes and knee-jerk reactions that only serve to deepen their credibility problem.