CNN’s Oliver Darcy is sick and tired of conservatives complaining about liberals’ and the media’s weird, conspiratorial obsession with Melania Trump’s health following her recent surgery:
I'm sorry, but those who obsessed over Hillary Clinton's health should probably spare everyone the lectures about the Melania Trump health coverage.
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) June 6, 2018
You’re right to be sorry, Oliver, but you should be apologizing for thinking that tweet was worth sending.
Embarrassingly bad comparison. Do better.
— Deebs ????? (@DeebsFTL) June 6, 2018
This is par for the course with CNN, but still. Come on.
"I'm sorry, but it's okay when we spread conspiracies" – said the media reporter. https://t.co/18XPt2f7IF
— BT (@back_ttys) June 6, 2018
The corollary: if you lectured reporters who asked questions about a historically medically-challenged candidate's physical fitness, then you should expect criticism when you apply a higher standard of scrutiny (with less evidence) to her opponent and his wife. https://t.co/DjVwcrbJsL
— Peter J. Hasson (@peterjhasson) June 6, 2018
Melania has run for no office. And this “health coverage” involved heavily suggesting that Melania was the victim of domestic abuse by her husband. I’m sorry, but you don’t have the high ground on this one.
— Julia (@JuliaGulia809) June 6, 2018
Melania doesn't constantly cough and fall down https://t.co/uxWKKxFbBJ
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) June 6, 2018
Melania has surgery
Media: she had plastic surgery and Trump assaulted her
Hillary has whooping cough, seizure and collapses in van
SAME Media: she's dehydrated
Also … did anyone care about Hillary's health when Bill was president
— Cynical & Political (@cynicpolitic) June 6, 2018
1. She's not a candidate.
2. Speculating she was beaten is not "health coverage." https://t.co/BDwPN9WZYY— neontaster (@neontaster) June 6, 2018
Hillary was running for one of the top constitutional offices in the land, one invested with great power and responsibilities. Concern about her health was legitimate and warranted. Melania Trump is unelected and holds no office. Apples, oranges. https://t.co/YkbLVXhK4v
— Phineas Fahrquar (@irishspy) June 6, 2018
That's not even an apples/oranges comparison. It's apples/rocks. https://t.co/4AjtgnZFYU
— Eric H. (@ericinva) June 6, 2018
One was a Presidential candidate who almost did a facedive, the other didn't appear in public after her office told everyone she was having surgery. Totally the same thing, Oliver.
— BT (@back_ttys) June 6, 2018
I disagree. One was a candidate for President of the United States. One is not. But I do agree that continued coverage of Clinton is now inappropriate, just like cover of Melania.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) June 6, 2018
She had nonstop coughing fits at rallies and was filmed being thrown into a van after falling ill during a 9/11 memorial. Oh, and she was running for President. Melania is the First Lady.
— Covfefe Annan (@LetItBurnUSA) June 6, 2018
The woman running for president collapsed in public and needed to be hoisted into her vehicle. Spare me your preening. https://t.co/Dr8cIF7laj
— Erielle Davidson (@politicalelle) June 6, 2018
I can't help you if you don't know the difference between someone running for president and having a very *public* health incident versus the First Lady not making an appearance after surgery.
— Erielle Davidson (@politicalelle) June 6, 2018
Speculating on Melania was "journalism." Speculating on Hillary was "sexism," obstructing her presidential coronation.
— Erielle Davidson (@politicalelle) June 6, 2018
When Melania Trump runs for president, then I may be obsessed.
— Colonel Assault Mom (@colonel_potter) June 6, 2018
We’ll wrap this up with an exit flashback:
Here's a reminder of how the media reacted to questions about Hillary's health. https://t.co/0rPpHs4gGF
— BT (@back_ttys) June 6, 2018
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