Obama strategist turns on rising Dem star over viral Trump attack: 'Gratuitous and unnecessary'

Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized Senator Jon Ossoff’s viral remarks against President Trump, specifically deeming the mention of Trump’s executive assistant, Natalie Harp, as “gratuitous and unnecessary.” While Axelrod acknowledged the overall effectiveness of Ossoff’s takedown, he argued that including Harp detracted from the message’s power, even though the clip gained significant traction online. Ossoff, however, has defended his comments, stating that White House staffers are public officials and that the White House’s reaction to his remarks has been a “meltdown.”

• Top Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized Senator Jon Ossoff’s viral attack on President Trump.
• Axelrod called Ossoff’s mention of Trump’s executive assistant, Natalie Harp, “gratuitous and unnecessary.”
• Despite Axelrod’s criticism, the clip of Ossoff’s remarks went viral, garnering over 6 million views.
• Ossoff defended his comments, stating that White House staffers are public officials and that the White House’s reaction has been excessive.
• Ossoff’s opponent, Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., agreed with Axelrod’s assessment, calling Ossoff’s attack on Harp “disgusting.”
• Other Democratic social media figures, like Joanne Carducci, disagreed with Axelrod, calling Ossoff’s comment “genius.”