Sington, who held the position of Director of Operations for NBC Universal from 1986 to 2016, has since removed the contentious tweet in which he referred to Barron Trump as "fair game" now that he is legally an adult.
"Barron Trump turns 18 today," Sington wrote in the now-deleted tweet. "He's fair game now."
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The tweet was met with immediate backlash, with social media users accusing Sington of targeting the young Trump. In response to the uproar, Sington deleted the post and attempted to clarify his intentions in a message to Newsweek.
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"I posted he was 'fair game' now, meaning, as an adult, he's 'fair game' for criticism from the press," Sington explained. He further added, "Someone pointed out to me 'fair game' could mean fair game to be harmed. I don't wish physical harm on anyone, so I took it down."
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However, Sington's explanation has been met with skepticism, with some suggesting that his tweet was more sinister than he claims. The social media account Libs of TikTok has pointed out that Sington has shown an unusual interest in Barron for years, including tweets about Barron's 12th birthday and suggestions that he could be a model.
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This incident raises questions about the double standards in media coverage. If a conservative media figure had made similar posts about Malia or Sasha Obama, they would likely face severe backlash and potential legal consequences. However, Sington's posts, including the most recent one, have largely been ignored by mainstream media outlets.
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