Focus on the BIG picture.
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
Outside the box.
White House Publishes Spoof “MySafeSpace” Page Mocking Democrats Amid Shutdown
Official White House site briefly hosted MySpace-style parody targeting House and Senate Democratic leaders as federal funding deadlock dragged on
The White House has officially launched a parody webpage styled like the early social network MySpace, ridiculing Democratic leaders and putting the blame for the ongoing government shutdown squarely on them.
The page — titled “MySafeSpace” — appeared on whitehouse.gov this weekend, as the funding standoff entered its second month.
It mocks Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, portraying them as irresponsible and dismissive of American workers and public safety while pushing what the page depicts as woke and identity-politics-driven agendas.
The spoof profile of Jeffries features a meme of him wearing a sombrero and mustache — a caricature previously circulated by supporters of Donald Trump.
It includes mock “friends” like Joe Biden, billionaire George Soros, a fictional horror-movie character, and other satirical entries.
The page’s “bio” claims Democrats “love DEI, transgender for everyone, and handing out taxpayer benefits to everyone,” and alleges they “couldn’t care less if our men and women in uniform get paid or if our neighborhoods are safe.”
Interacting elements on the page — such as a “voting record,” a “Hakeem’s Shutdown Blog,” a “Top 8 Friends” list, and even a built-in music player — were all part of an effort to mock and politicise the shutdown.
Some links redirected to official White House statements or news coverage critical of Democrats’ handling of funding bills.
White House officials defended the page as a creative use of satire to highlight their view that Democrats are prioritising political games over the livelihoods of ordinary Americans.
A spokesperson said the parody served as a pointed reminder to voters who Democrats really support: “Democrats can end the shutdown at any moment but prefer to hold our most vulnerable hostage for political purposes.”
The action has drawn widespread attention and stirred controversy.
Opponents of the move see it as a partisan and unprofessional use of a government website.
Independent fact-checking outlets have confirmed the authenticity of the site, verifying that the parody page was indeed officially hosted and not a fake by outside actors.
As the shutdown continues with no immediate resolution, the spoof page has become a visible symbol of how sharply partisan the political atmosphere has grown — and how the executive branch is leveraging internet culture in the battle for public opinion.
The page — titled “MySafeSpace” — appeared on whitehouse.gov this weekend, as the funding standoff entered its second month.
It mocks Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, portraying them as irresponsible and dismissive of American workers and public safety while pushing what the page depicts as woke and identity-politics-driven agendas.
The spoof profile of Jeffries features a meme of him wearing a sombrero and mustache — a caricature previously circulated by supporters of Donald Trump.
It includes mock “friends” like Joe Biden, billionaire George Soros, a fictional horror-movie character, and other satirical entries.
The page’s “bio” claims Democrats “love DEI, transgender for everyone, and handing out taxpayer benefits to everyone,” and alleges they “couldn’t care less if our men and women in uniform get paid or if our neighborhoods are safe.”
Interacting elements on the page — such as a “voting record,” a “Hakeem’s Shutdown Blog,” a “Top 8 Friends” list, and even a built-in music player — were all part of an effort to mock and politicise the shutdown.
Some links redirected to official White House statements or news coverage critical of Democrats’ handling of funding bills.
White House officials defended the page as a creative use of satire to highlight their view that Democrats are prioritising political games over the livelihoods of ordinary Americans.
A spokesperson said the parody served as a pointed reminder to voters who Democrats really support: “Democrats can end the shutdown at any moment but prefer to hold our most vulnerable hostage for political purposes.”
The action has drawn widespread attention and stirred controversy.
Opponents of the move see it as a partisan and unprofessional use of a government website.
Independent fact-checking outlets have confirmed the authenticity of the site, verifying that the parody page was indeed officially hosted and not a fake by outside actors.
As the shutdown continues with no immediate resolution, the spoof page has become a visible symbol of how sharply partisan the political atmosphere has grown — and how the executive branch is leveraging internet culture in the battle for public opinion.
