Former NBC executive criticized for "creepy" tweet targeting Barron Trump after he celebrated his 18th birthday. The tweet sparked outrage, with many calling it inappropriate and malicious.
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**New York, NY –** Former NBC executive Andrew Lack has come under fire for a tweet targeting Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump.
Lack tweeted, "Barron Trump is now fair game," after Barron celebrated his 18th birthday on Tuesday. The tweet was widely criticized as inappropriate and malicious, with many accusing Lack of bullying a child.
Lack has since deleted the tweet and apologized for his actions, saying he "made a mistake" and "deeply regrets" his words.
"I apologize for my tweet about Barron Trump. I made a mistake and I deeply regret it," Lack said in a statement. "I have always been a strong advocate for children's rights, and I deeply regret that my tweet violated this principle."
The tweet sparked outrage among many, including Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
"Barron Trump, like all children, has an un impeachable right to privacy," Clinton tweeted. "For a grown man to tweet otherwise is shameful & I call on him to apologize."
Former First Lady Michelle Obama also criticized Lack's tweet, saying it was "unconscionable" to attack a child.
"It's unconscionable to attack a child - any child," Obama tweeted. "This behavior is not only cruel, it is beneath the dignity of the office you once held."
Lack's tweet comes as Barron Trump has increasingly become a target of criticism from left-leaning media outlets and commentators. In recent months, Barron has been mocked for his appearance, his intelligence, and his political views.
Some have defended Barron, arguing that he is a private citizen and should not be subject to public scrutiny. Others have argued that Barron is fair game because he is the son of a public figure.
Legal experts have noted that there is no clear consensus on whether children of public figures have the same right to privacy as other children. However, many have argued that children should be given a greater degree of privacy, particularly when they are minors.
The incident has sparked a debate about the role of the media in covering the children of public figures. Some have argued that the media should refrain from covering children altogether, while others have argued that the media has a responsibility to report on children who are involved in newsworthy events.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to cover children of public figures is a complex one. There are no easy answers, and the media must carefully weigh the potential benefits of coverage against the potential harms to the child.
