Bette Midler slammed for ‘obtuse' tweet on baby formula shortage telling mothers, 'TRY BREASTFEEDING'

'TRY BREASTFEEDING': Bette Midler slammed for 'heartless' tweet amid baby formula shortage

'TRY BREASTFEEDING': Bette Midler slammed for 'heartless' tweet amid baby formula shortageDuring the devastating baby formula scarcity, Bette Midler advised mothers to just "TRY BREASTFEEDING," and was heavily chastised for the "obtuse" and dumb statement on Friday, 13 May.Stephanie Ruhle, an MSNBC anchor, tweeted about the scarcity on Thursday, 12 May calling it an "amazing secret oligopoly." She claimed that three percent of American corporati…

Bette Midler blasted for breastfeeding tweet

Bette Midler has angered mums of young children for a tweet she posted about the formula shortage.

Bette Midler Slammed for Tweeting ‘Try Breastfeeding’ Amid Formula Shortage

Bette Midler is facing backlash for some rather ignorant comments amid the nationwide baby formula shortage. The actress took to Twitter to tell mothers to “try breastfeeding.” via Page Six: “TRY BREASTFEEEDING! It’s free and available on demand,” Midler, 76, tweeted Thursday in reply to a post from MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle discussing the formula drought.

Bette Midler blasted online for breastfeeding comment amid formula shortage

The star tweeted that it's "free and available on demand" in response to a post about the nationwide baby formula shortage.

Bette Midler slammed for tweeting ‘try breastfeeding’ amid formula shortage

About 20 minutes after sharing the controversial post, Midler addressed the backlash, clarifying that she didn’t intend to shame those who cannot breastfeed.

‘TRY BREASTFEEDING!’: Bette Midler Hit With Sharp Backlash For Defending Baby Formula Shortage

Actress Bette Midler sparked backlash with a tweet about recent baby formula shortages. Midler advised that women "try breastfeeding" to combat the shortages.