We have to hand it to Chelsea Clinton: as the daughter of a former president, she’s always been consistent in her belief that children are off limits — period. So when Jonathan Chait posted this clever take:
My darkhorse chief of staff pick: Barron Trump
1. Looks like Trump
2. Will not make Trump work
3. Cannot be tried as an adult https://t.co/wNigDQMx89— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) December 10, 2018
Please leave Barron Trump out of “jokes” & analyses. He’s a kid and private citizen and deserves to be left alone. Thank you. https://t.co/wDvfMo59vV
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) December 10, 2018
This is not a joke about Barron Trump. It is a joke about Donald Trump.
— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) December 10, 2018
Dude
— EducatédHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) December 11, 2018
Dude … weak. Really weak.
Chait seemed to proceed under the belief that his joke was actually even a joke.
— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) December 10, 2018
Greatly admire your writing Jonathan, but just not a good idea to even mention the minor kids.
— Ronan Brenner (@RonanGBrenner) December 11, 2018
Jackwagon
— Jamison Temples (@jamisontemples) December 11, 2018
Always remember to leave the kids out of it, especially minors. The adult children are fair game.
— HortzG (@gibby0816) December 11, 2018
How about you leave kids out of your failed attempts at humor.
— Winston (@_WinstonTheWolf) December 11, 2018
Not funny.
— Sergio O'Hoolihan (@Sergio34292) December 11, 2018
I’m just here for the ratio.
— Christian Heiens (@ChristianHeiens) December 10, 2018
— corey (@cdubya1) December 10, 2018
Don't do this.
— Charlotte Clymer?️? (@cmclymer) December 10, 2018
Leave Barron out of it. Yes, I read your explanation. It's still wrong.
— MJ (@mjoutthere) December 10, 2018
The kid has nothing to do with what his parents or siblings say or do. Let him be.
— Ana Arias (@Anamadeit2105) December 10, 2018
Please delete. Innocent kids are off limits.
— Heidi Thompson (@HeidiTT) December 10, 2018
Let’s not bring a child into the conversation please
— Guy McFadden (@McfaddenGuy) December 10, 2018
Children are off limits. Period.
— Mike (@MikeCrrt) December 11, 2018
I'm no fan of Trump but keep his kid out of it.
— Alfredo Arteaga (@AlfredoArteaga_) December 10, 2018
Not funny, not appropriate. Leave the kid alone.
— Cynthia Teague (@CynthiaMTeague) December 11, 2018
This isn’t funny or clever – but it is classless.
— Brian Campbell (@bscampbe) December 10, 2018
Don’t be a tool! Leave the kid alone!
— Donnie Ashworth (@Donnie_Ashworth) December 10, 2018
Dude… the joke wasn't funny when they went after @ChelseaClinton. Still isn't.
— BobDog (@bobhilt) December 10, 2018
Or Amy Carter.
— Katie Elder (@kati3lder) December 10, 2018
— Jeremy (Čop) Chopp ?? ?? ? ? (@jeremychopp) December 10, 2018
Come on man. Do better.
— James Brady (@jbrady_ct) December 11, 2018
First, leave the kids out of it, and second, be funnier.
Related:
He's a KID! Conservatives (and Dems!) BLAST Rep. Cohen for smearing Barron to attack Trump https://t.co/4AZGhBO1oc
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 2, 2018
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