Ugh. Yecchh. Blechh!

When I read that “People” headline, I genuinely thought that President Trump had deliberately decided to attack the Kennedy family in the aftermath of the tragic death of Caroline Kennedy’s daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg. That would have been insane, of course, but after Trump’s Rob Reiner outburst, I was ready to believe the worst. Clearly, “People” wanted readers to believe the worst, to give Trump-Haters more fuel to inflame them and Trump supporters reason to switch sides.

It is crystal clear, even from the Truth Social posts quoted in the article, that the President’s stream of anti-Kennedy invective had nothing to do with Tatiana Schlossberg whatsoever. Yesterday the news was full of talk about artists and audiences boycotting the Kennedy Center because it now had Trump’s name on it, and Trump, predictably, was striking back.

“Trump did not directly mention Tatiana’s death in his social media deluge following her death,” “People” wrote. Yeah, he also didn’t mention Portugal’s exploration of the New World, classic episodes of “What’s My Line?” or Barry Bonds’ chances of making the Hall of Fame. That sentence is a scummy example of “poisoning the well.” Would Trump have posted the exact same stuff if Tatiana hadn’t died? Absolutely. So why is the magazine implying that the events are related?

Why? Because the Axis news media, even borderline fluff-purveyors like “People,” are shameless, ruthless, and committed to exploiting every opportunity to damage Trump and his Presidency. Because there are no depths to which they won’t sink. Because they know there are enough intellectually lazy, biased anti-Trump fanatics out there that such gutter-level tactics will work. (From a fiery lake in Hell, Harry Reid cackles maniacally.)

Sure, the President foolishly hands his enemies too many sticks to beat him with. Yes, he shouldn’t send out 95% of the social media offal he does, because its unprofessional, unpresidential, and self-destructive. Absolutely, he sets himself up for slimings like this one. No, he doesn’t deserve any sympathy.

Nevertheless, Trump was not thinking about Caroline’s daughter or the fact that she was JFK’s granddaughter. The outburst was not a repeat of the recent Rob Reiner fiasco, and if I were dumb enough to subscribe to “People,” I would cancel my subscription for this.

The President really has to start paying attention to his popularity. It is admirable that he has the courage to do what is needed despite polls and popular opposition. A President still can’t be effective if he burns away his popular support recklessly. Trump knows the news media wants to destroy him and is allied with his worst enemies. Walking into traps like the latest Kennedy family tragedy is irresponsible.

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Pointer: JutGory