Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow Purges X Account After Old Posts Resurface

Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, deleted thousands of posts from her X account following renewed attention on her past social media activity.

Roughly 6,000 tweets were removed, including nearly all posts made prior to 2020, according to reporting from CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski. The cleanup came after earlier reporting highlighted a series of past comments that drew criticism as she campaigns in a competitive race to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters.

Among the deleted posts were remarks critical of Michigan itself, including one from 2014 where McMorrow complained about the weather and referenced her move from New York City to Los Angeles. Other posts expressed nostalgia for California and frustration with conditions in Michigan.

Additional resurfaced content included commentary about “Middle America” and discussions around political and cultural divides following the 2016 election. In one deleted post, McMorrow shared a thread suggesting rural Americans needed broader exposure to different perspectives, adding her own agreement with the sentiment.

McMorrow, who has positioned herself as a moderate in the race, has also previously expressed concerns about Democrats appearing “elitist” or disconnected from voters. However, some of her earlier posts appeared to echo criticisms of rural communities and supporters of Donald Trump.

Other deleted tweets included comparisons between Trump-era policies and historical events, as well as commentary on transportation and the future of car ownership. In one post, she suggested a shift away from personal vehicle ownership, though her campaign later clarified that she does not support banning cars.

Questions were also raised about the timeline of McMorrow’s move from California to Michigan. While her 2025 autobiography states she relocated permanently in 2014, some of the deleted posts indicated she still identified as a California resident as late as 2016.

A spokesperson for McMorrow’s campaign described the deletion of old posts as a routine step for candidates, noting that her relocation to Michigan was a gradual process that began in 2014 and concluded a couple of years later.

Campaign officials also pushed back on criticism of her past comments, arguing that the posts reflected typical personal opinions expressed before she entered public office. They emphasized her record in the Michigan legislature, including work on education, wages, and other policy issues.

McMorrow’s team has also pointed to more recent social media activity highlighting her legislative efforts and ongoing engagement with issues affecting Michigan residents, as she continues her Senate campaign.