House Democrats criticized for insensitive social media post on crucial American issue: 'disappointing'

Conservatives criticized a House Democrats' social media account on Tuesday for deleting a post that suggested the economy is strong and downplayed the difficulties faced by those struggling to afford groceries.

"The Ways and Means Democrats posted on X Tuesday with a screenshot of an X post from journalist Paul Brandus that said, "The economy is 'the worst ever,' some Pollyannas whine, despite record air travel, holiday shopping, and all-time high stock market.""

The Ways and Means Democrats deleted a post that triggered criticism from conservatives on social media.

"Abigail Jackson, communications director for GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, posted on X, 'What an embarrassing thing to post ... wow,' and Dems wonder why they lost."

"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Egg prices soared—he couldn't afford it all!" GOP Rep. Claudia Tenney posted on X. "Ways and Means Dems tweeted with smiles so wide, While the cost of eggs kept rising high! Humpty Dumpty cracked in despair, 'These prices, these prices, they're too much to bear!' Democrats laugh, they don't seem to care, But we’re stuck paying more for eggs in high-cost despair!"

"Amanda Head, a conservative commentator, posted on X that Democrat staffers on Capitol Hill view the American majority who rejected their policies after causing the worst inflation crisis in our country as being out-of-touch."

"Why did the Dems lose?" Meredith Schellin Turton, digital director for House Speaker Mike Johnson, posted on X.

"Speaker Johnson criticized House Democrats for mocking Americans who have been struggling to afford basic necessities for four years."

Washington Free Beacon reporter Chuck Ross reported that House Democrats removed a tweet in which they ridiculed individuals for complaining about the cost of eggs and believed they were trolling Republicans due to the record-breaking spending on Black Friday.

No response was received from House Ways and Means Democrats when Planet Chronicle Digital sought comment.

In the days before the presidential election, a Gallup poll revealed that 52% of Americans felt their financial situation had worsened compared to four years prior.

Typically, participants' responses to feeling "better off" were linked to the state of the U.S. economy, according to the polling powerhouse.

The Economic Confidence Index (ECI) by Gallup, which ranges from -100 to +100, was -26, with 39% stating they were better off financially four years ago.

Despite generally low unemployment and steady economic growth, Americans perceive inflation as the most important financial problem facing their families, according to survey findings.

A majority of Americans, approximately 55%, describe their current economic conditions as "good" or "excellent," while 41% say they are "only fair," and 4% say they are "poor."

In a survey, 62% of respondents believed the economy was deteriorating, while 32% believed it was improving.

Planet Chronicle Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report