Chelsea Clinton has come to Barron Trump's defence on social media, lashing out at cyberbullies who mocked the boy's appearance at his father's inauguration.
Online "trolls" had their daggers out for Donald Trump's youngest on Friday, poking fun at his appearance and even suggesting his lack of expression meant he didn't love his father.
Barron, a voting majority shares your horror. #barronforpresident
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"Saturday Night Live" writer Katie Rich tweeted one particularly dark joke about Barron, prompting a wave of backlash. On Monday, Rich's @KatieMaryRich Twitter handle had been deleted.
The Associated Press later reported that Rich was suspended indefinitely.
Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, fired back at Barron's critics on Sunday, in a post on Facebook and Twitter.
"Barron Trump deserves the chance every child does – to be a kid," wrote the former first daughter.
Barron Trump deserves the chance every child does-to be a kid. Standing up for every kid also means opposing @POTUS policies that hurt kids.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) January 22, 2017
Many embraced Clinton's message, with some acknowledging the harsh criticism she faced during her time living in the White House.
It was WRONG when they attacked @ChelseaClinton, Bush Twins & Obama Daughters. It's WRONG to attack Barron Trump.
— Resistance Xyxox (@Xyxox) January 22, 2017
Attacking Barron Trump is the same as Rush Limbaugh calling Chelsea Clinton a dog. Kids should never be targets because of their parents.
— Jonas Salt (@jonas_salt) January 22, 2017
Leave Barron Trump alone. It wasn't cool when the right went after The Obama Girls or Chelsea Clinton and it's not right to attack this kid.
— divak68 (@divak68) January 21, 2017
We shouldn't demean Barron Trump, but the right wing routinely insulted Chelsea Clinton and Sasha & Malia Obama, so spare us the sanctimony.
— Jonas Lefkowitch (@JonasLeft) January 20, 2017
Clinton also suggested Barron's father should be held accountable for policy moves that negatively impact the lives of children. "Standing up for every kid also means opposing POTUS policies that hurt kids."
The youngest Trump and only son of Melania has remained in the background throughout his father's rise to power, standing with the family on occasion but never speaking. His greatest influence to date on the Trump administration will be to keep his mother, Melania, living in New York with him while he finishes school.
