The White House’s absurd claim of a Chinese transshipment “scam”

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and spokesperson Davis Ingle launched a personal attack on Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff following his criticism of President Donald Trump's relationship with aide Natalie Harp. Ossoff questioned Trump's priorities, pointing out that the President was more focused on a White House ballroom project and traveling with Harp than fulfilling his duties as commander-in-chief.

Cheung called Ossoff "the biggest cuck loser in politics" on the social media platform X, while Ingle described him as a "cringeworthy, feminine theatre kid cosplaying as Barack Obama." Ossoff, who is running for reelection to the Senate in November and is seen by some Democrats as a potential 2028 presidential contender, made these remarks during a campaign rally.

The dispute intensified when CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes asked Trump about Ossoff's comments during an Oval Office event. The White House's Rapid Response account criticized Holmes for her question, accusing her of being disrespectful and using the event to attack one of Trump's aides. Trump responded by telling Holmes she was "very disrespectful" and "fake news" before telling her to be quiet.

CNN firmly rejected the White House's attacks on Holmes, stating that they strongly supported her and rejected the personal attacks as inappropriate for a free press.