State Department Deletes Tweet After Being Swamped By Accusations Of Sexism

Guy Bentley

The Department of State has apologized after attempting to use Twitter to issue a bizarre series of recommendations to those enjoying spring break.

The department took to Twitter Wednesday to warn travelers to keep hold of their possessions and beware of being ripped off by scam artists. But one tweet in particular sparked a furious reaction on social media.

Not a “10” in the US? Then not a 10 overseas. Beware of being lured into buying expensive drinks or worse—being robbed. #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

People pounced on the tweet’s clumsy wording interpreting it as sexist.

Your State Department. Aren’t you glad your taxes go toward demeaning travel advice like this? pic.twitter.com/SIjlMXCoo1

— Nicholas Billings (@NewDagnyTaggart) March 30, 2016

State Department officials tried to stymie the tide of outrage by assuring people that their tweet wasn’t referring to any particular gender.

But few were impressed with the explanation and the State Department apologized for and deleted the offending tweet.

Some have been offended by our earlier tweet and we apologize that it came off negatively (1/2)

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

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