Clinton's Lake Ontario jab sparks 'Shooting blanks' backlash, as Trump supporters fire back online
Hillary Clinton's joke about Donald Trump's attempt to rename Lake Ontario sparking a viral backlash on social media, with many criticizing her for what they perceived as a weak jab at the president. The remark was seen as 'shooting blanks' by some Twitter users, who felt it didn't land well.
Hillary Clinton's tweet criticizing President Donald Trump over his proposed name change for Lake Ontario sparked a viral backlash, with many calling out her dig as 'shooting blanks' and accusing her of being petty. The former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate had taken issue with the president's decision to rename several US bodies of water after them in an effort to boost his own profile. Clinton's tweet was seen by many as a weak shot at Trump, who has become notorious for his bombastic tweets. The backlash against Clinton's comments was swift and severe, with many on social media calling her out for being petty and unoriginal.