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(ABC News) — \u00a0A Tennessee congressman’s head of communications was under fire Saturday after scolding President Obama’s daughters Sasha and Malia on Facebook for how they behaved at the turkey pardoning ceremony.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Lauten, spokeswoman for Republican Rep. Stephen Fincher, took to Facebook after screenshots of Sasha and Malia Obama — who are 13 and 16 years old — looking bored at Wednesday’s turkey pardoning emerged online.<\/p>\n

“Dear Sasha and Malia: I get you’re both in those awful teen years, but you’re a part of the First Family, try showing a little class. At least respect the part you play,” Lauten wrote on her Facebook page.<\/p>\n

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Elizabeth Lauten\/Facebook<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
PHOTO: Elizabeth Lauten, the communications director for U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher, in her Facebook profile photo.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Then again, your mother and father don’t respect their positions very much, or the nation for that matter,” Lauten wrote. “So I’m guessing you’re coming up a little short in the ‘good role model’ department.<\/p>\n

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PHOTO: Elizabeth Lauten posted this status to Facebook criticizing Sasha and Malia Obama for their conduct during the turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Stretch yourself,” Lauten told the Obama girls. “Rise to the occasion. Act like being in the White House matters to you. Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar.”<\/p>\n

Lauten’s post went viral over the weekend, with screenshots shared on Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n

She was immediately criticized across social media for her attack on the two girls.<\/p>\n

She deleted her original post and wrote an apology on Facebook, which she sent to ABC News.<\/p>\n

“After many hours of prayer, talking to my parents, and re-reading my words online I can see more clearly just how hurtful my words were,” Lauten wrote. “I’d like to apologize to all of those who I have hurt and offended with my words, and I pledge to learn and grow (and I assure you I have)from this experience.”<\/p>\n

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Elizabeth Lauten\/Facebook<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
PHOTO: Elizabeth Lauten posted this apology to Facebook, Nov. 28, 2014.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Lauten declined to comment beyond her statement.<\/p>\n

Fincher had not returned ABC News’ request for comment as of midday Saturday.<\/p>\n

The White House has not commented on Lauten’s post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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