Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Hillary Clinton, defended Barron Trump's privacy rights during an appearance on ABC's "The View." The former first daughter emphasized that former President Donald Trump's youngest son should be shielded from undue public scrutiny as a private citizen, The Hill reported.
Responding to a query from "The View" co-host Ana Navarro regarding the media's treatment of Barron Trump after his 18th birthday, Clinton underscored his "right to privacy." She countered any notion of Barron Trump being "fair game" for media attention, stressing his minimal involvement in politics and deliberate avoidance of the limelight.
"I feel so strongly that if you are a private citizen, you have an unimpeachable right to privacy; and I think the media should leave him alone," Clinton said.
Navarro's question stemmed from a social media debate ignited by former NBC executive Mike Sington, who suggested to Newsweek that Trump's transition into adulthood rendered him susceptible to media scrutiny after posting on X, "Barron Trump turns 18 today. He's fair game now."
Sington told Newsweek: "I posted he was 'fair game' now, meaning, as an adult, he's 'fair game' for criticism from the press.
"Someone pointed out to me 'fair game' could mean fair game to be harmed," Sington said. "I don't wish physical harm on anyone, so I took it down. I listen to the comments and criticism I receive."
Clinton's stance resonated with co-host Joy Behar, who questioned whether the same privacy protections extended to Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr., given their past involvement in their father's political campaigns. Clinton drew a clear distinction, emphasizing that the Trump siblings' prior roles as campaign surrogates necessitated a different level of public scrutiny.
It's a "totally different conversation," she said.
Jim Thomas ✉
Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.
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