Kellyanne Conway photos spark outrage, counter-outrage, accusations of fake news

A snap of Donald Trump's key adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on a White House couch has sparked debate online.

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway checks her phone after taking a photo of President Trump and leaders of historically black universities and colleges

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway checks her phone after taking a photo of President Trump and leaders of historically black universities and colleges Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

Photos of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on have sparked an online debate about decorum in the executive mansion.

Conway is seen perched on her knees on the couch with her feet behind her in photos taken on Monday while President Donald Trump met with leaders of historically black colleges and universities.

Other photos show Conway leaning over to take a smartphone picture of the event.
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway takes a photo as Trump meets leaders of historically black universities and colleges.
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway takes a photo as Trump meets leaders of historically black universities and colleges. Source: ISP POOL
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway checks her phone after taking a photo of President Trump and leaders of historically black universities and colleges
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway checks her phone after taking a photo of President Trump and leaders of historically black universities and colleges Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
Some Twitter users were quick to highlight the photos as evidence of a lack of respect for the office from Conway and the Trump administration.

Other users have countered with numerous photos of former President Barack Obama resting his feet on the office's desk during his time in office.

Conway hasn't weighed in on the criticism.

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Published 1 March 2017 8:46pm
Updated 2 March 2017 6:45am
Source: AAP

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