TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea, a Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, found himself at the center of a social media frenzy after posting a photo of his bare feet in the snow on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The post, intended to promote healthy habits like “morning sun and grounding,” was met with a barrage of ridicule as users honed in on the condition of his feet, with some suggesting the GOP candidate appears to have a fungal infection.
“A little snow and cold weather shouldn’t interrupt your routine for better health,” Spadea captioned the image, which showed him standing barefoot outdoors in the snow.
The comments were swift and unforgiving. “Put those away, bro. Wtf, you just nuked any gubernatorial chance,” one user wrote.
Another quipped, “These feet photos may end your candidacy,” while others joked about nail salons and foot care products.
Some users tried to lighten the mood, with one commenting, “You do you!!” while another sarcastically noted, “Nice toes, Bill…”
However, the majority of responses ranged from disbelief to outright disgust, with critics likening his feet to various unflattering comparisons.