Former NBC senior executive Mike Sington has faced massive criticism after he called Baron Trump, the only son of ex-president Donald Trump and Melania Trump together, “fair game” via Geo News.
The teenager recently turned 18 on Wednesday and has chosen to stay out of the spotlight compared to other children of the businessman-cum-politician. The press’ focus has been more on the other children.
Sington, in a post on Wednesday, said: “Barron Trump turns 18 today. He’s fair game now.” But he later took it down after severe criticism.
Talking to Newsweek via X direct message on Wednesday, he said: “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. I don’t wish physical harm on anyone, so I took it down. I listen to the comments and criticism I receive.”
Republicans did not respond well to the ex-NBC senior executive’s comments. Some even called it “creepy.”
Meanwhile, Garrett Ventry, former senior communications adviser to the Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans, said: “This is super creepy.”Donald Trump, who is facing multiple legal challenges, has been announced as the Republican presidential candidate for the 2024 elections. He will be running against Joe Biden who is trailing in the polls.
