Former aides to President Obama took to Twitter to criticize how Hillary Clinton’s campaign handled issues related to her health, following Clinton’s medical episode on Sunday.
Former White House press secretary under President Obama, Robert Gibbs, criticized both candidates’ press practices.
I’m surprised it’s mid-September, just a little more than 8 weeks before Election Day, and neither candidate has a protective pool
— Robert Gibbs (@Robt_Gibbs) September 11, 2016
Former strategist and adviser to Obama, David Axelrod, also mocked Clinton’s lack of transparency and the problems it often creates for the candidate.
Antibiotics can take care of pneumonia. What’s the cure for an unhealthy penchant for privacy that repeatedly creates unnecessary problems?
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) September 12, 2016
Donald Trump’s campaign manager of the moment, Kellyanne Conway, retweeted him, adding, “Whoa. Well said.” Axelrod pursuantly mocked the Trump campaign’s lack of transparency.
Transparency works BOTH ways, @KellyannePolls! Where r @realDonaldTrump tax returns? Health records? Secret plans? https://t.co/RaNWQ0CJAC
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) September 12, 2016