This goes to show that we should all be cautious of what we put out on social media.
Elizabeth Lauten the Republican congressional aide who wrote a widely-disseminated Facebook post criticizing President Barack Obama's daughters says that she is resigning today.
The communications director for Tennessee Rep. Steven Fincher, told NBC News that her resignation is already "in the works."
In a facebook post which went viral over the weekend, Lauten wrote
"Dear Sasha and Malia, I get your [sic] both in those awful teen years but you're a part of the First Family. Try showing a little class. At least respect the part you play. Then again, your mother and father don't respect their positions very much, or the nation for that matter, so I'm guessing you're coming up a little short in the 'good role model' department."
"Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot in a bar. And certainly don't make faces during televised, public events," Lauten concluded, her last jab referring to the not-entirely-thrilled looks on the teens' faces when their dad cracked a few corny jokes. (Being commander in chief obviously doesn't win you any funny points on the homestead.)
After receiving backlashes on twitter and other soial media platforms , she tendered an apology which read
"I want to take a moment and apologise for a post I made on Facebook earlier today judging Sasha and Malia Obama at the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony,
When I first posted on Facebook I reacted to an article and I quickly judged the two young ladies in a way that I would never have wanted to be judged myself as a teenager," she wrote. "After many hours of prayer, talking to my parents, and re-reading my words online, I can see more clearly just how hurtful my words were. Please know, those judgmental feelings truly have no place in my heart. Furthermore, I'd like to apologize to all of those who I have hurt and offended with my words, and I pledge to learn and grow (and I assure you I have) from this experience."
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