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Photo of Kellyanne Conway on couch in Oval Office causes debate over decorum

Trump's advisor had her shoes on couch
Photo of Kellyanne Conway on couch causes stir
Photo of Kellyanne Conway on couch causes stir
Posted at 6:40 AM, Feb 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-28 10:02:20-05

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 Monday while President Donald Trump met with leaders of historically black colleges and universities.

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 famed Resolute desk at various times during his eight years in office.

Conway has yet to weigh in on the criticism.