GOP sparks outrage with 'despicable' Valentine's Day post: 'Reveling in unprofessionalism'

A GOP analyst skewered his party on Sunday for making an unprofessional Valentine's Day social media post.

On Saturday, the GOP posted a photo of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, wearing a red bib, eating unhealthy food ranging from pizza to burgers and everything in between. The picture included text that read, "My love for you is bigger than JB Prizker."

President Donald Trump's GOP has made petty grievances a part of its communication strategy. Communications director Steven Cheung has attacked several media outlets and reporters, both personally and professionally. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has also made a habit of mocking reporters' questions during briefings.

The post sparked outrage from political analysts and observers.

Douglas Heye, a former Republican National Committee communications professional, responded to the post by claiming it "never would have gone out" when he was in charge.

"This never would have gone out when I was running the RNC comms shop," Heye posted on X. "Reveling in unprofessionalism."

Heye also hit back at MAGA fans who defended the post.

One philosophy professor accused Heye of lacking a "backbone" for not supporting the post. Heye replied, "That, or I spent every waking minute of every day pushing against Obamacare, and we picked up 63 House seats and fired Pelosi as Speaker. Thanks."

"From a major American political party. Despicable. Juvenile. UnAmerican," former NPR correspondent Pam Fessler posted on X.

"Nasty and self-debasing," Isaac Shorr, senior editor at Mediaite, posted on X.