“Swimming in Bullsh*t”: 29 Savage Twitter Reactions to the State of the Union

BuzzFeed gathered 29 savage, often hilarious reactions posted on Twitter during the State of the Union address, compiling screenshots and short commentary captured in real time. Headlined bluntly as “Swimming in Bullsh*t,” the roundup highlights how social media turned the speech into a nonstop stream of instant criticism and dark humor.

What the package includes:

• 29 curated reactions — a mix of short tweets, screenshots, and on-air grabs from viewers and commentators.
• Credits and images sourced from broadcasters and social accounts, including C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, and MS Now.
• Related viral items calling out recent moments involving Donald Trump, JD Vance, and other political flashpoints.

Highlights

The collection showcases a range of responses, from sharp one-liners to outraged takes and biting sarcasm. Several entries come from verified accounts and public figures, underscoring how quickly prominent voices react to live political events. Examples in the roundup include on-screen screenshots from C-SPAN and social media captures credited to handles such as @JPHilllllll, @JBPritzker, @MarlowNYC, and @msully5433.

“It’s the kind of live commentary that reminds you how fast and fierce public reaction can be — in 280 characters or less.”

The article also links to related BuzzFeed posts documenting other viral political moments, including JD Vance jokes, Trump’s new imagery and logos, and the social-media aftermath of recent presidential actions. Together, the pieces map how social platforms amplify and often skew the narrative around major political events.

Read more: The full slideshow of all 29 reactions and image credits is available at BuzzFeed.com.