Overview

• On August 20, Jack White posted a lengthy message calling President Trump “a danger to not just America but the entire world” and alleging he is dismantling democracy.
• The White House communications director, Steven Cheung, responded with a statement calling White a “failed, out-of-date loser” who disrespects the Oval Office.
• The dispute followed White’s earlier post condemning the redecorated Oval Office as “repugnant” and likening it to a flashy pro wrestler’s dressing room in a photo with Volodymyr Zelensky.
• White escalated his critique by accusing the administration of Gestapo-like ICE tactics and an attempted coup and insurrection, while labeling Cheung and press secretary Karoline Leavitt “professional liars.”
• The public clash comes after a September 2024 lawsuit by Jack and Meg White over alleged misuse of “Seven Nation Army,” with current coverage noting no new legal filings as the online feud trends.