“Raise Your Sons Better”: 37 Brutal, Brutal, Brutal Political Tweets Of The Week

“My hot take is US Senators should be paid whatever their states minimum wage is. That’s how you represent your constituents, you live like them.”

Posted on May 19, 2026

by Morgan SlossBuzzFeed Staff

I'm the AAPI Culture Editor here at BuzzFeed, where I cover everything from trending news to pop culture to AAPI issues.

Editor's Note: While we can't endorse what X has become, we can bring you the worthwhile moments that still exist there, curated and free of the surrounding chaos.

Tweet with a meme about Congress questioning survival on $174K, suggesting citizens only need $45K. Includes reactions and engagement metrics

Social media posts humorously compare American and British stereotypes using a political crowd and a barrister in court attire

Tweet with a user expressing support for tax dollars funding schools, featuring a post about Zohra Mamdani investing in NYC education

A tweet questions why appetizers are now as expensive as entrees

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Colin Jost says he pitched Pete Hegseth mistakenly quoting Pulp Fiction as Bible verse in the SNL writers room—then Hegseth actually did it. pic.twitter.com/E86SPzeSaD
— LateNighter (@latenightercom) May 15, 2026

NBC / Via Twitter: @latenightercom

Tweet about statues in China representing a corrupt politician and wife, knelt in apology for centuries, symbolizing accountability

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Trump on Iran War:

Reporter: What extent are Americans’ financial situation motivating you to make a deal?

Trump: Not even a little bit. I don't think about Americans’ financial situation pic.twitter.com/TJ94pGpqD8
— Acyn (@Acyn) May 12, 2026

MS Now / Via Twitter: @Acyn

Tweet by Caleb joking about asking their mom to guess a house down payment, with over 137,000 likes

Screenshot of a tweet jokingly criticizing another tweet about a person wearing Nike Tech "Venezuela" sweats on Air Force One

A car sun visor displays text: "Land of the free," "Freedom of speech," Until you are a Christian and republican."

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SHE WROTE BACK A 10-YEAR-OLD AND ACCUSED HIM OF FALLING FOR PROPAGANDA!!!! I'M LOSING MY MIND!!!! https://t.co/NwP0opMfip
— Monica Venzke (@monicavenzke) May 12, 2026

Fox8 / Via Twitter: @monicavenzke

Tweet by ally questioning U.S. priorities, comparing AI concerns with inaction on high-speed rail, renewable energy, and childhood nutrition

Mock social media post with a humorous exchange about expenses, comparing cars to parenting costs

Tweet by Jamie Bonkiewicz critiquing Trump's rose garden changes and praising President Xi for a petty gesture

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BURGUM: When the sun goes down, solar produces zero electricity

HUFFMAN: I want to enter into the record this amazing new technology that apparently the secretary is unaware of -- it's a battery pic.twitter.com/tPmRhmtnA9
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 13, 2026

Via Twitter: @atrupar

Tweet thread about a grandson lost to abortion, with a response on teaching sons responsibility

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My dog when he hears the crinkle of a food wrapper pic.twitter.com/9y4phtGIfU
— chiky handler (@chiky_handlr) May 14, 2026

Via Twitter: @chiky_handlr

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Remember how they were acting like his death was gonna spark a civil war lmao https://t.co/BxFtMRfl3S
— Lyth ♠️ (@Lytherian) May 16, 2026

Via Twitter: @Lytherian

Tweet discussing the use of an AR-15 to take a sick child to another country for treatment, highlighting healthcare system critiques

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TRUMP: We have a ballroom that's under budget. It's going up right here. I've doubled the size of it because we obviously need that.

REPORTER: The price doubled

TRUMP: I doubled the size of it, you dumb person. You are not a smart person. pic.twitter.com/6f4acQshov
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 12, 2026

Via Twitter: @atrupar

Tweet by user named Hunter highlighting the phrase "earn a living" as grotesque, with 96.4K likes

Tweet questioning the acceptable limit of pro-transgender expression before facing severe government action, with 36.7K likes

Tweet about Elon Musk reducing Twitter parental leave. Reacts to Anna Lulis defending his decisions by involving his child

Tweet about Zohra Mamdani creating 'Soccer Streets' in NYC for children during the World Cup, highlighting positive change

Screenshot of a tweet with a photo of a man in a suit appearing to fall asleep in a chair. The tweet comments on the man's disinterest

Tweet: Oklahoma banned child marriage 51-36; all no votes were Republican, citing God as their reasoning

Social media post by user suggesting US Senators should earn their state's minimum wage to better represent constituents

Tweet by user: "and for the lady, perhaps a break." Contains engagement stats and reply options

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We are dangerously close to him asking to meet General Tso https://t.co/ln1acBWYKz
— Kenjac (@JackKennedy) May 14, 2026

MS Now / Via Twitter: @JackKennedy

Tweet expresses desire to earn enough to leave the U.S., referencing a report about Americans emigrating in large numbers

Blurry yellow smiling creature meme accompanying a tweet about paying $50 for gas while seeing ads for gambling companies at the pump

Tweet mocking President Trump's claim of respect, with multiple laughing emojis and a comment, "I can't breathe."

Tweet discussing a 30% pay cut in the U.S. due to the dollar's decreased purchasing power over six years

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“As soon as we fix the problem we created, we can focus on fixing the other problems that we also created.” https://t.co/vNAk5eRXtk
— Andrew Gebo (@GeboMpls) May 17, 2026

Fox News Sunday / Via Twitter: @GeboMpls

Tweet screenshot with video post. White House showcases American presence at a global event. 1.5M views. User comments on China's perceived strength

Tweet about survey results: 48% of North Carolina Republicans blame Biden for the current economy

Tweet screenshot shows a post by Governor Newsom Press Office questioning a photo by Donald J. Trump of himself walking with a robot

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American politics — well, frankly, global politics — is chaos right now, but I find it comforting to know I'm not alone in thinking the world has gone bananas. So, here are 37 of the best and most relatable political tweets from the last week:

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See you next week!

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