Criticizing him for being short seems a bit juvenile.
He’s not being criticized for being short.
He’s being criticized for his insecurity about his shortness.
Funny, no one ever taunted Chesty Puller who was 5’7”, or made fun of 5 star Gen. George Patton’s voice or accent.
This People magazine approach to villify is really screwed up. Juvenile is the right word.