50 House Democrats Roasted for 'Political Puppet Show' After Identical Social Media Posts

At least 50 House Democrats are under fire for what critics have dubbed a "political puppet show," after they shared identical talking points across their social media accounts. The posts, clearly coordinated, have sparked accusations of lawmakers being "actors reading a script."

On Thursday, dozens of Democratic lawmakers posted this identical message: "House Democrats stand united for a four-week funding extension that stops harmful cuts, keeps government open, and allows Congress to reach a bipartisan funding agreement. I am ready to vote today, tomorrow or Friday to pass a four-week extension."

The message was originally shared by the official House Democrats account on X (formerly Twitter) before being replicated by prominent representatives, including Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.).

Elon Musk, known for his sharp quips, weighed in on X, calling the synchronized posts a "ridiculous political puppet show" and asserting that the lawmakers were "just actors reading a script." Ouch.

Republican commentator Matt Whitlock called the display "tacky," while Fox News contributor Joe Concha went a step further, dubbing the Democrats the "cut-and-paste party." Honestly, not the most flattering nickname.

Rep. Debbie Dingell defended the strategy, telling Fox News Digital, "House Democrats shared the same message because we are all unified and ready to keep the government open in a way that serves the American people." Fair enough, but critics don’t seem convinced by the orchestration.

This isn’t the first time Democrats have been criticized for their coordinated messaging. Senate Democrats faced similar backlash earlier this year for posting identical videos ahead of former President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. The videos, which repeated claims about rising inflation and costs under Trump, were labeled robotic by detractors. Sen. Corey Booker (D-N.J.) later defended the campaign, saying it was meant to "break through" and reach more people.

Democrats were also mocked recently for a viral "choose your fighter" parody video featuring Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other congresswomen striking fighting poses like video game characters. While intended to be playful, it was met with mixed reactions online, with some calling it cringe-worthy.

Jeremy Hunt, a media fellow at the Hudson Institute, didn’t mince words about the Democratic Party’s communication strategy, stating, "When you don't have a message, no plan, no strategy, you just start to look lost at sea." Hunt added that Democrats are resorting to "swearing, howling at the moon," and relying on resistance rhetoric because they lack a clear vision.

The coordinated posts may have been meant to project unity, but instead, they’ve sparked a broader debate on authenticity in political messaging. Whether this approach helps or hurts their cause remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: the internet doesn’t miss a beat.