The official X account for Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., briefly shared a post Friday mistaking Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
The official X account for Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., briefly shared a post Friday mistaking Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., for House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
The post came amid the vote for House speaker, which Rep. Jeffries was a candidate for. Rep. Jackson shared his support for the New Yorker, writing “Democrats stand united behind @RepJeffries.” A photo included with the post, however, showed Rep. Jackson shaking hands with Sen. Booker. That post was quickly removed and replaced with a photo featuring Rep. Jeffries.A representative of Rep. Jackson’s office admitted to making the initial X post when reached by The National News Desk Friday.
“House Creative Services had the photos mislabeled,” the representative said. “We corrected the post as soon as the error was noted. The post was up for less than 2 minutes."Also receiving mockery online Friday was Vice President Kamala Harris, who appeared to fumble reciting the Pledge of Allegiance while presiding over the Senate.Jackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news. Have a news tip? Send it to [email protected].
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