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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jasmine Fernández

Body-shame brawl sees Trump aide and 83-year-old lawmaker get vicious online: ‘Crazy coming from you’

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Democratic Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut traded insults on social media following a congressional hearing, despite recent calls from the White House to tone down political rhetoric.

The exchange on Thursday began when Cheung posted a comment on X targeting DeLauro’s appearance and demeanor during the hearing, writing: “Blue-haired Democrat freak widely gesticulating in a fit of rage.”

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