Barack Obama is a good case study in how things can go down. It can either go well or badly. He’s given stirring speeches but also been pilloried for policies that didn’t sit well.
As an example, in a post to his X account he points out his and Kamala Harris’ style of dress. They’re both wearing tan suits in juxtaposed photo’s. The reaction is a mixed bag.
The user with the most liked reply reacts with a critique of Obama’s Presidency, accusing him of “race baiting” people. Alternatively, a user with the second most liked reply identifies with the joke.
It’s not so much a need to be accurate but to bring out a genuine response users indicate they feel. This is the way of social media with politicians where recriminations – and plaudits – continue long after.