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The RNC Asked For Birthday Wishes For Eric Trump, And It Didn't Go As Planned

A lot of people called out the GOP for asking them to honor a private citizen.
Lee Moran
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Reporter, HuffPost

The Republican National Committee was widely mocked after it asked people to sign a virtual birthday card for Eric Trump on Friday.

It’s almost @EricTrump’s birthday! Make sure to sign his card and include your personal message here: https://t.co/auugCIfoiF pic.twitter.com/wdQOglSxqo

— GOP (@GOP) January 5, 2018

Most respondents questioned why the RNC wanted them to send well wishes to a private citizen. President Donald Trump’s second son, who turns 34 on Saturday, is not a member of the administration.

He is typically in his father’s corner, however. For example, this week he appeared to accuse talk show host Ellen DeGeneres of being part of the so-called “deep state.”

Other tweeters suggested sending him Fire and Fury, Michael Wolff’s new tell-all book about the Trump White House, as a gift.

Here’s a sampling of responses to the request:

My sister in law’s bday is next week, and she’s a Republican...can you coordinate similarly for her?

— WeTheConsumers (@WeTheConsumers) January 5, 2018

How is this normal? He's got no official role of any kind in government--or even in the @GOP. Is this a poke in "liberal" eyes, or the ongoing codification of a "royal presidency"?

— An American Progressive. (@brennan_meinke) January 5, 2018

pic.twitter.com/oiqS1uD3Xm

— (((Shchedryk James))) (@Mr_JamesLandis) January 5, 2018

For an early bday present I am happy to send you a copy of Fire & Fury. Let me know if you want the Kindle or iBooks version!

— BJ Garrett (@BJSeattle1981) January 5, 2018

Don’t remember @GOP asking us to do this for the Bush girls. Certainly don’t begrudge the guy enjoying his birthday but This. Is. Bizarre.

— willowbarcelona (@willowbarcelona) January 5, 2018

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— 🎇⏲️ Justin Time for 2018! 👶🎆 (@tchsmorris) January 5, 2018

The happiest of birthdays from your #1 fan... pic.twitter.com/Ji0Dgf6MFA

— Ribs (@g8erlaw68) January 5, 2018

Hey GOP. It's my daughter's birthday. If you can ask us to sign a birthday card for a private citizen, you can do the same for her too.

— Charlotte's Pal. (@GoCharlotte2016) January 5, 2018

Happy Birthday Eric pic.twitter.com/mKPkkyVmjC

— The Great Pappy..... (@psychopappy1961) January 5, 2018

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