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In reply to the discussion: Can we stop fat shaming politicians we don't like? [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)When a politician, like Trump, takes an arrogant attitude and even runs others down because of appearance, that makes the politician's appearance an issue. Sort of like "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."
This is true of Trump, who has consistently for years attacked mainly women for their appearance, whether celebrities or ordinary citizens.
Christie is arrogant and a bully, as well, but I don't recall him insulting the appearance of others, so I would say that's off base. However, I would regard the beach scene as something a bit different, since he's dressed in a way to show his body while he's in the midst of a scene exposing his corruption. I wouldn't do it, but I can see where it might be different in that situation.
But slamming Trump for being obese and having two double chins is perfectly fine, sine he has made the appearance of people an issue, calling people Miss Piggy, "look at her - come on," "would you vote for that face?," fat slob, etc.