Posted on 02/21/2018 5:00:03 AM PST by simpson96
From British GQ to US Vogue, Melania Trump appeared on many magazine covers as a professional model. But since she became first lady, few editors have dared to put her on the front page.
Her absence is notable, particularly as the wife of a president who rarely spends a day out of the media spotlight. While cable news outlets have dedicated near wall-to-wall attention to the president and his administration, it's a different story in the magazine world.
There's a clear reluctance among editors to put themselves in the cross-hairs of the culture wars. Mostly New York-based editors may fear having to face unhappy readers or advertisers if they go with a choice so closely tied to President Trump.
And there's also some sense that editors could be taking a political stand.
"Some magazine editors may be putting politics ahead of money and vice versa," said Samir Husni, director of the Magazine Innovation Center of the University of Mississippi.
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One major magazine editor, who asked not to be named, said that it's hard to keep anyone happy when covering the Trumps. The editor said all politicians are divisive for readers, but the Trumps are especially so.
"For some people, it's a moral issue," said the editor, explaining that some readers view the President's comments and actions as evidence of racism. "There is no way to do the Trumps without infuriating either the base or the resistance. It is a no-win."
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Poppycock. They never hesitated to put Sasquatch on the cover.
Every time I see the Mooch and fashion in the same sentence, I am reminded of the time when Mooch wore a misbuttoned argyle sweater in Britain. It was embarrassingly laughable. But, of course, the designer came to her aid and said the sweater was designed to wear it MISBUTTONED. The Obamas were protected (and worshiped by Obamabots) in EVERY area of their lives.
True. But Melania has 15 years of covers on Michelle.
What? LOL. I must have missed something. Was it similar to Guam tipping over?
The fact that she has beauty, grace, and class alone is enough to put democrats into spittle flinging rage. It doesnt even matter who she is married to
Smart, beautiful, feminine women aren’t easily tolerated by liberal “feminists.”
I’m out of the age demographic to buy these magazines but I would enjoy looking at Melania on the covers as I wait on line in the supermarket. That’s where I look at those magazines. They hate her because she’s beautiful!
Pray for all the Photoshop retouchers who lost their jobs after Michelle Obama stopped being First Lady.
As Robert Duvall might have said in one of his cowboy movies:
“That is one handsome woman.”
Ping to First Lady Melania's List.
Translation: Those Trumps aren't falling for the traps we keep setting.
No need for the "/S" - they really do think that.
I remember that ad campaign.
She is the classiest 1st lady in my lifetime. Raising Barron is her first priority and will remain so for the foreseeable future. She is a regular mom and is a very good model for young women to follow.
And boy is she easy on the eyes.
It’s very easy to see why it was ‘love at first sight’ for Donald Trump
Melania is exquisite!
They deserve nothing less than bankruptcy and homelessness then! Not just the companies they work for but them personally. You want to piss of readers then you don't deserve readers!
I’m fine not seeing our President and First Lady invading every single aspect of our lives. It’s almost impossible to exaggerate the maddening ubiquity of the Obamas in non-political venues — awards shows, sports events, talk shows, podcasts, more talk shows more awards shows...
I think I love Her.
Melania Trump does NEED any magazine cover!
“Melania Trump NEED any magazine cover!”.....
CORRECTION: “does”......should read “DOESN”T”. My bad!!!!
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