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Michigan Lawmaker Posts TikTok Video Satirizing Trump Supporters

A Michigan state representative released a TikTok video on May 19, 2026, in which she wore heavy makeup and performed activities she described as typical of Trump supporters. The video drew criticism from some viewers.

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" Xiong, who said the video responded to criticism of her wearing traditional Hmong attire during Asian Pacific Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, wore a "Team USA" shirt and drove to McDonald's for a Big Mac, large fries and diet coke.

After eating, she watered her lawn and said she did not know where the water came from. She then sat on her porch and said she called immigration authorities after seeing a "suspicious black SUV" parked nearby. " She stated, "MAGA was not happy I wore my traditional garb to celebrate my cultural heritage.

" The New York Post reported that the video drew criticism, including from Lebanese-American activist Brigitte Gabriel, who posted on X that Xiong came to the United States as a refugee and questioned her gratitude. Xiong did not respond to a request for comment, according to the report.

Key Facts

TikTok posted May 19, 2026
Michigan state representative Mai Xiong
Video showed makeup application
Heavy eye makeup, thick eyebrows, pink lipstick and blush
McDonald's order shown
Big Mac, large fries and diet coke

Potential Impact

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    The video prompted public criticism from some viewers on social media.

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Word count147 words
PublishedMay 23, 2026, 12:32 PM
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