The White House has publicly supported Beni Rae Harmony, the newly appointed assistant press secretary, following the disclosure of a controversial image from 2021. In the photograph, Harmony is seen wearing a T-shirt with explicit language directed at former President Joe Biden while holding a rifle.
Harmony, 24, announced on Friday that she would be joining the Trump administration just days after serving as a correspondent for Real America’s Voice. The media outlet, originally launched as a video podcast platform for Steve Bannon, the president’s former adviser, is known for its partisan conservative perspective.
In a statement regarding the appointment, the White House described Harmony as a “trusted voice for the MAGA movement” during her tenure as a correspondent. The administration’s defense highlights her experience and alignment with the current political administration despite the contentious nature of the past social media post.
I wonder if this photo was taken before her media career took off. Seems risky posting content like that publicly.
This really highlights how far political norms have shifted. I am honestly surprised the White House defended this so quickly.
Holding a rifle next to anti-Biden signage feels like a major security nightmare for a press aide. Unbelievable.