“The way this administration is normalizing being disrespectful and just outright rude is crazy,” one reply said. While another claimed, “That was definitely racially motivated, not surprised.”

Some pointed out how the press secretary’s answer contradicted Trump’s actions: “He literally pardoned people that attacked law enforcement, so yes, he actually does support violence. In fact, he incites it,” said a commenter, and another replied, “this totally contradicts what the president said yesterday lol.” As another reminded her of the U.S. Capitol attacks on Jan. 6: “and let’s not forget when he PARDONED MAGA SUPPORTERS WHO ASSAULTED OFFICERS AT THE CAPITOL.”