Whether they’re being serious or sarcastic, social media denizens are using one word to describe their reaction to today’s FBI briefing, announcing that Hillary Clinton probably won’t face charges for her use of a private email server. Everyone is shocked.
Former New York mayor (and federal prosecutor) Rudy Giuliani says he’s legitimately shocked.
Former prosecutor & NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani: "Shocked" at FBI director Comey's conclusion in Clinton e-mail probe pic.twitter.com/3HLxmkVjRD
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) July 5, 2016
Some Twitter users followed his lead.
Totally shocked: FBI recommends no charges against Hillary Clinton over emails https://t.co/FarA6TU5hk
— Shawn (@ShawnMiddleton) July 5, 2016
@sallykohn I have generally supported Clinton during this, but after hearing Comey, I’m shocked (& upset) she isn’t going to be charged…
— Ryan Duff (@flyryan) July 5, 2016
FBI will not pursue charges against Hillary…proving it's possible to be both shocked & completely unsurprised. https://t.co/NW2XgO32QO
— Charles Schwertner (@DrSchwertner) July 5, 2016
Some used other vocabulary, like “stunned.”
Before 10am, I was pretty sure Clinton was not going to be prosecuted; listened to Comey and thought I was way wrong. Now I'm just stunned.
— Mary (@minil2016) July 5, 2016
Rep. Paul Ryan was “incredulous.”
Ryan: FBI announcement on Clinton 'defies explanation' https://t.co/sxm6RA7IXH
— POLITICO (@politico) July 5, 2016
But for most social media scribes, the “shock” had worn off a while ago (especially given Clinton and her husband’s interactions with the DOJ over the past week).
I'm shocked, shocked there was no indictment of Clinton. Oh so shocked.
— Nathan Tankus (@NathanTankus) July 5, 2016
Let me show you my shocked face #NeverHillary https://t.co/lFHZporZcR
— Elaine White (@EWhite1964) July 5, 2016
Me, upon learning #FBI director #Comey isn't recommending charges against #Clinton for classified info mishandling: https://t.co/0cfut4H1Jv
— Tony DiLascio (@TADiLascio) July 5, 2016
FBI is recommending that no charges be brought against Hillary Clinton. Let me put on my shocked face. :-/
— Christian Greve (@ChristianHGreve) July 5, 2016
So Clinton won't face charges? I'm shocked! pic.twitter.com/QFEihxDxKe
— Sharlotte Jackson (@CoachSharlotte) July 5, 2016
Hillary Clinton above the law? Color me shocked.
— Mike James (@detroitman606) July 5, 2016
Some didn’t even hide their lack of surprise.
This is how every Clinton scandal ends. Every time. “Welp. We can’t quite charge/prosecute/convict. But, whoo! Man! There should be a law.”
— Michael B Dougherty (@michaelbd) July 5, 2016
Neither laws nor scandals bring down Clintons.
-Things every generation must learn for itself.
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) July 5, 2016
