Internet Mad After Reince Priebus Wanted Clinton to Smile at Forum

Some people just do not learn.

Here is what Reince Priebus tweeted last night after Hillary Clinton appeared on NBC News’ Commander in Chief Forum:

@HillaryClinton was angry + defensive the entire time – no smile and uncomfortable – upset that she was caught wrongly sending our secrets.

— Reince Priebus (@Reince) September 8, 2016

This has happened before. Remember when Joe Scarborough tweeted that Clinton should smile more during her DNC speech? Remember the backlash he faced? Telling women to smile has long been considered sexist. There are entire street art campaigns and whole non-profit organizations dedicated to educating people about how and why it is inappropriate to police the tone or appearance of a professional woman in ways that wouldn’t be employed for a man. Somehow, though, Priebus just went ahead with his tweet and, just like with Scarborough, he faced Internet ire and a mocking hashtag.

Sry @Reince, my #presidentialface is all serious no smiles. My next smile is scheduled for Nov 9. Check back then ?? pic.twitter.com/vZma5NTH32

— Tori Taylor (@toritaylor) September 8, 2016

Hey @Reince #PresidentialFace pic.twitter.com/ae50K8IMCm

— Ryan McGee (@TVMcGee) September 8, 2016

Hey @Reince, this is my best #PresidentialFace. Stop telling women to smile. pic.twitter.com/jgoRVTVLWl

— Ella Dawson (@brosandprose) September 8, 2016

Let’s remember Reince thinks this is a #PresidentialFace –> pic.twitter.com/gC7uIRBiIs

— Eric Wolfson (@EricWolfson) September 8, 2016

Oh sup, @Reince #PresidentialFace pic.twitter.com/ejz8NjnBBF

— Jenny Jaffe (@jennyjaffe) September 8, 2016

here’s my #PresidentialFace @Reince

you think running the country is a laughing matter? it’s not. #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/qvRAzGCVqy

— beautiful nonsense (@_moststeph) September 8, 2016

Resting #PresidentialFace @Reince pic.twitter.com/dV59zpQm6r

— amber discko ♡ (@amberdiscko) September 8, 2016

My very best Femme-in-Chief #PresidentialFace for ya, @Reince. Don’t tell me to smile. @brosandprose #NBCNewsForum pic.twitter.com/9Wv42hESDN

— Formidable Femme (@FemmeReviews) September 8, 2016

Clinton has responded, as well, albeit with less selfies than defenders online.

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