The Daily Caller, a conservative media outlet aligned with the party’s right wing, went further in a recent article targeting Chao.
It claimed the kindergarten had military connections and suggested it served as a meeting place for Chao and Chinese officials. The article pointed to children’s performances featuring themes related to the spirit of the Long March and dances in camouflage clothing as evidence.
In a post on X on Tuesday, Wilder said he was “petrified,” mocking the outlet’s portrayal of the children’s activities as a security concern.
“Combat training for children in diapers. Please stop. You are embarrassing yourself,” he said.
In a separate post, Wilder ridiculed the outlet’s claims, writing: “Good God! Supporting a kindergarten in Shanghai is now considered treasonous? Those 3-year-olds look extremely dangerous to me! The Daily Caller is really reaching on this one.”
