Elizabeth Lauten, the communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-Tenn.), resigned today after being widely criticized on both sides of the political aisle for writing derogatory remarks addressed to first children, Malia and Sasha Obama on her Facebook account.

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It was last week when Lauten disparagingly picked on the girls' demeanor as the two attended the White Houses' annual turkey-pardoning ceremonies, which is hardly a serious diplomatic event.

Lauten started off her rant with, "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."

She also called for the girls' attention to value their part of the program and act like living in the White House counts to them. She lambasted their outfit, saying their clothes did not deserve respect but a corner at a bar. She then encouraged the first children to avoid making faces during televised White House events because she deemed it unbecoming of a 'good role model.'

Lauten's post received mounting criticisms throughout major social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. She eventually deleted the post and issued an apology that she conveyed through ABC News.

In her apology statement, Lauten said, "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."

She extended her apologies to those she said she offended and made upset and assured that she learned and grew wiser from the incident. Lauten declined to discuss the matter further.

John Earnest, spokesman of the White House, declared his disappointment over the incident saying both political and public figures must always be careful in choosing the words they say. He admitted of being "taken aback" by Lauten's words toward the president's daughters.

The Facebook apology of Lauten, Earnest said, was just the suitable and right thing to do. He emphasized that everyone's ability to speak publicly is a responsibility more than a privilege.

"We choose our words wisely," he said, and ended the interview to note that the Lauten incident was a reminder of how important this privilege is.  

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