Social media stands up for Barron Trump and reacts to burnt toast cancer link
Leave Barron out of it!
As a public office holder the President of the United States could be considered fair game for criticism and mockery on social media. But should people draw a line when it comes to their children?
Donald Trump's son, Barron, has been the target for some on social media, but others have come to his defence saying the ten-year-old is "off limits".
At the heart of the online decry is NBC's Saturday Night Live's writer Katie Rich, who posted a now-deleted tweet in which she said that "Barron will be this country's first homeschool shooter".
The anger was swift, with some even amongst the show's "loyal viewers" demanding her dismissal and urging a boycott of the programme.
A Facebook post announcing that "NO child deserves to be talked to in such a manner," has captured the hearts and minds of many.
The post which criticised those who "go on and on about peace, hope and love, and yet spew hatred out the other side of your hypocritical mouth," has been shared over a million times.
The sentiment was similar on Twitter where many users expressed their shock at how "cruel" some people can be.
Chelsea Clinton, a former first child, joined the support for Barron, but maintained that "Standing up for every kid also means opposing @POTUS policies that hurt kids."
Reports also suggest the backlash has propelled Miss Rich to delete her Twitter account.
