Tonight is the first night of Passover and politicians from both parties have taken to Twitter to celebrate the holiday.
From Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, for example. Note the unleavened bread in the photo:
As our Jewish friends across Florida and worldwide gather at their Seder tables this evening to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt, @FLCaseyDeSantis and I want to wish you all a Happy Passover. pic.twitter.com/xlJmfO5yrG
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 15, 2022
It’s kind of a big deal. . .
Chag sameach! We wish everyone a happy and healthy Passover. In Jewish tradition, matzah, a flat unleavened bread eaten during the Passover holiday, is known as both the bread of faith and the bread of healing. May faith and actions bring comfort and healing. pic.twitter.com/FSXtcFvULL
— Department of State (@StateDept) April 15, 2022
But check out this “Happy Passover” message from the official Twitter account of the Republican Caucus in the Michigan House of Representatives. LOL at the big loaf of bread:
Wishing you peace and blessings this Passover. pic.twitter.com/LBFpqk159D
— MI House Republicans (@MI_Republicans) April 15, 2022
And if this looks familiar, it should. Dem Rashida Tlaib shared the SAME message back in 2019:
Tonight marks the beginning of Passover! To all our Jewish sisters and brothers, Happy Pesach! I hope it is a time full of joy and love with family and friends. pic.twitter.com/Ngs2OdIVrd
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) April 20, 2019
That’s pretty embarrassing, Michigan GOP:
ah, yes, Pesach, the famous festival of leavened bread https://t.co/YYb12R3rTy
— Benjamin Freed (@brfreed) April 15, 2022
When the Houston Texans understand the holiday better than our elected officials. . .
Happy Passover to all who celebrate! pic.twitter.com/5M1RTyULJ4
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 15, 2022
Pretty much:
I appreciate the effort guys, but this is like wishing the Irish a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” in orange writing.
— Jason Bedrick (@JasonBedrick) April 15, 2022
“It the thought that counts”?
It's the thought that counts, but maybe try this next year: pic.twitter.com/iArHt2qGhL
— Jeryl Bier (@JerylBier) April 15, 2022
Screenshot for posterity:
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