And he’s now gone viral, but perhaps not for the reasons that President Donald Trump’s administration was hoping.
In a 15-second video released by the White House on Friday, its chief economic adviser boasted about “low unemployment, high jobs, high wages, big consumer confidence, major productivity and NO inflation.”
“It’s totally awesome, we’re killing it on the economy,” Kudlow added.
Wags on Twitter, however, likened it to a cheesy infomercial or a freestyle rap video and suggested other things the Trump White House is “killing.”
Why is Larry kudlow yelling at me?
— Molly “not super smart” Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) May 3, 2019
#iNews9K TRANSLATION: “Aluminum siding! A little more expensive, but DURABLE AND LOW MAINTENANCE!!! Call my toll free number now for a complimentary estimate-” pic.twitter.com/WJ01Kanaly
— David F. Soros (@WiselinePRT) May 3, 2019
I listened to it without sound but I assume he’s trying to sell me a mattress.
— Stephen Xian (@stephenxian) May 3, 2019
I watched with no sound and have concluded this is a demon.
— Alexandra Whitney Halaby (@iskandrah) May 4, 2019
u guys r killing me with ur healthcare programs, literally.
— D.B. c00pz🌹 #freegunsmoslem (@DBHasAStupidNam) May 3, 2019
You’re killing something, I think it’s the middle class
— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) May 4, 2019
Sorry, Ive muted my phone, is he rapping?
— Senarekanske (@Senarekanske1) May 3, 2019
If this isn’t synced to a @50cent song by midnight I’ll delete my account.
— Hobart Scales (@Hobiescales) May 4, 2019
We’ve got it all!! That’s right!! TVs, VCRs, Stereo Systems!!! And it’s all gotta go!! So come on down to Crazy Larry’s!! Where the prices are so low we’re practically giving it all away!!
— Richard Frankel (@frankelrichard1) May 4, 2019
You’re killing alot of things. Namely democracy!
— Hannongirl (@Marga01Hannon) May 3, 2019
CALL NOW AND WE’LL THROW IN TWO MORE FOR FREE!
THAT’S RIGHT!
ABSOLUTELY FREE!
BUT YOU MUST CALL NOW!!! https://t.co/6j18BSNoA8
— Seth Oldmixon (@setholdmixon) May 4, 2019
Who is this delightful snapping turtle? Is it his first time outside?
— blackhillsBumbles (@blackhillsbum) May 4, 2019