Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had strong words for HuffPost when asked to clarify comments he made Wednesday night at the Great American State Fair.

Duffy was warming up the crowd for President Donald Trump when he decided to attack the multitude of musical acts who had declined to perform at the event after realizing it would be partisan. Very partisan.

“I think we have to give a big round of applause for our military band and singers,” he told the crowd. “Way better than those libtards that canceled on us. So much better. Thank you, guys. President Trump will make you famous.”

Duffy: think we have to give a big round of applause for our military band and singers. Way better than those libtards that canceled on us. So much better. Thank you guys. President Trump will make you famous. pic.twitter.com/wlRMH3mKyU

Duffy’s insult, which combines the words “liberal” and “retard,” was received poorly on social media, in part because he said it while standing next to his youngest daughter, Valentina, who has Down syndrome.

@SecDuffy @SeanDuffyWI You've failed as a Parent. Your own daughter has Down-Syndrome and you use "Libtard" is a derogatory slang term combining "liberal" and "retard". It is used primarily in political discourse to mock or insult individuals with left-wing or progressive views. https://t.co/jeNywyv1iY

Sean Duffy has a daughter who is afflicted with Downs Syndrome. Stay classy MAGA. pic.twitter.com/E5mfnPTBU3

Libtards? In case folks didn't know, Duffy's youngest daughter was born with Down Syndrome. https://t.co/Fmez8nqhMe

Sean Duffy has a daughter with Down Syndrome. Trailer Trash douchebag. https://t.co/MN7736JRDB

HuffPost reached out to Duffy for a response to all the attention his choice of words got. Spoiler alert: He may have been miffed.

“I will not be lectured by the same people who want to abort babies with special needs,” Duffy said. “Rather than policing language, maybe liberals should spend time with these beautiful children, acknowledge their humanity, and while they’re at it, try loving their country more than they hate President Trump.”

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