Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has become the target of online ridicule after posting a photo of his Father's Day barbecue on social media. Critics accused the New York Democrat of making a culinary blunder by placing cheese on a raw burger patty.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has found himself in hot water on social media after posting a Father's Day photo that showcased his backyard grilling skills. However, the post drew criticism from conservative commentators who accused him of placing cheese on a raw burger patty and not knowing how to properly grill food.
The post, which has since been deleted, featured Schumer grilling hot dogs and hamburgers with his family. The caption read: "Our family has lived in an apartment building for all our years, but my daughter and her wife just bought a house with a backyard and for the first time we're having a barbeque with hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill!"
Schumer's Grilling Faux Pas Stirs Social Media Backlash
Conservatives quickly seized upon the photo, accusing Schumer of making a culinary blunder. Michael Duncan, founding partner of Cavalry, posted on social media: "Chuck is making an E. coli with cheese." Popular conservative account "Nuance Bro" tweeted: "You put cheese on a raw patty."
Even Donald Trump Jr. weighed in, posting on social media: "If you need help learning how to do basic grilling stuff let me know. Nice try relating though. Fuc$&?g communists!!!"
Schumer's Grilling Faux Pas Stirs Social Media Backlash
The backlash forced Schumer to delete the post, which had been "ratioed" by conservative accounts, meaning it received more comments and dislikes than likes. LibsofTikTok posted on social media: "Chuck Schumer just deleted this post where he got insanely ratioed for not knowing how to make a cheeseburger."
The controversy highlights the challenges that politicians face in trying to connect with voters on social media. Schumer's attempt at a heartwarming Father's Day post backfired, providing ammunition for his critics to attack him as out of touch and lacking basic skills.
Schumer's Grilling Faux Pas Stirs Social Media Backlash
Fox News Digital reached out to Schumer's office for comment but did not receive a response.
In another Father's Day post that remains on social media, Schumer wished all dads a happy Father's Day. The post did not elicit the same level of backlash as the barbecue photo.
Schumer's Grilling Faux Pas Stirs Social Media Backlash
Schumer's social media blunder is a reminder of the scrutiny that politicians face on social media. Every post and every photo is subject to intense scrutiny and criticism. In this case, Schumer's attempt to appear relatable backfired, leading to a barrage of negative comments and criticism.
