GOP Faces Backlash Over Spanish Social Media Post

A seemingly innocuous bilingual social media post by House Republicans has ignited a firestorm of criticism from within the conservative base, with some prominent figures questioning the account’s integrity and accusing the GOP of pandering. The post, featuring a message about the value of work both in English and Spanish, prompted accusations of being un-American and a disregard for the nation’s linguistic identity.

According to reports from The Daily Beast, the backlash began almost immediately after the post went live on X (formerly Twitter). Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) publicly demanded the responsible party be fired, stating, “We’re in America. We represent Americans. We don’t pander in foreign languages. Speak English.” Others echoed this sentiment, with Tarrant County Republican Party Chair Bo French bluntly asking, “What the holy hell is this?”

The controversy also resurfaced President Trump’s 2025 executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, with some, like far-right activist Laura Loomer, questioning why the GOP would seemingly disregard the directive. Even X’s AI chatbot, Grok, was queried on the matter, confirming the existence of the executive order and outlining its provisions.

The reaction highlights a growing tension within the Republican party regarding outreach to Hispanic voters. While some, like Bianca Gracia, co-founder of Latinos for America, pointed out that nearly half of Hispanic voters supported Trump and that acknowledging Spanish speakers isn’t inherently divisive, the dominant narrative within the online outrage focused on linguistic purity.

This incident underscores a broader debate about inclusivity versus identity politics, and the challenges facing the GOP as it attempts to broaden its appeal while simultaneously catering to a base increasingly sensitive to issues of cultural identity. The seemingly minor act of translating a social media post has, therefore, become a flashpoint for a larger ideological struggle within the party.