Malia Obama 2014: US First Daughter, A Victim Of Cyberbullying?

By Staff Reporter | Dec 01, 2014 02:32 PM EST

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This 2014, Malia Obama and her sister Sasha were considered by social media users as victims of cyberbullying after an offensive Facebook post from Elizabeth Lauten, a communications director for Tennessee Rep. Stephen Fincher, criticized the US first daughters. The Facebook post, which was posted on Thanksgiving, has since gone viral luring serious criticism and prompting calls for dismissal.

A senior staff for a Republican congressman, Elizabeth Lauten, had scolded 16-year-old Malia and 13-year-old Sasha Obama for dressing inappropriately and criticized their appearance during the 2014 White House turkey pardon ceremony.

"Dear Sasha and Malia, I get you're both in those awful teen years, but you're a part of the First Family, try showing a little class," Lauten wrote on Facebook. She then added, "Rise to the occasion. Act like being in the White House matters to you. Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar. And certainly don't make faces during televised public events."

Lauten comments came after Malia Obama and her sister Sasha appeared to be less enthusiastic at their father's Turkey pardoning ceremony on Nov. 26, 2014. While Lauten mocked the presidential daughters, CNN reported that they were met with delights by several media outlets.

Lauten's post, which has now been deleted, was tweeted out by an African-American media outlet The Root reporter. The post went viral and has quickly sparked major criticisms on social media. Hollywood Life said Lauten cruelly bashed Malia and Sasha Obama aiming at their facial expressions during the 2014 event.

Meanwhile, after her social media rant about the Obama children, Elizabeth Lauten resigned on Monday. On Saturday, The Huffington Post reported Lauten posted on Facebook once again but this time to apologize for her harsh rant.

"I reacted to an article and quickly judged the two young ladies in a way that I would never have wanted to be judged myself as a teenager," Lauten posted. "After many hours of prayer, talking to my parents and re-reading my words online, I can see more clearly how hurtful my words were. Please know that these 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 pledge to learn and grow (and I assure you I have) from this experience," Lauten added.

Lauten apology came after her post prompted social media outrage and accusing her of cyberbullying Malia Obama and her sister, Sasha. The Daily Mail reported the incident was not Lauten's first social media mistake this 2014.

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