David Axelrod criticizes Jon Ossoff over Natalie Harp jab
Former Obama adviser David Axelrod criticized Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on Wednesday for invoking President Donald Trump aide Natalie Harp in a viral speech, arguing the personal reference distracted from an otherwise powerful attack on the president.
TL;DR
- David Axelrod criticized Jon Ossoff's mention of Natalie Harp in a speech attacking President Trump.
- Axelrod described the reference as "gratuitous and unnecessary," believing it distracted from Ossoff's message.
- Ossoff's remarks were made during a campaign rally and have gone viral.
- Trump allies accused Ossoff of sexism, and Trump himself responded to the comment.
- Ossoff later stated Trump is "surrounded by sycophants."
- The race for Ossoff's Senate seat in Georgia is considered competitive.