Model, first lady: Melania Trump conspicuously absent from magazine covers

NBC News ^ | 2/21/2018 | Claire Atkinson

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From British GQ to US Vogue, Melania Trump appeared on many magazine covers as a professional model. But since she became first lady, few editors have dared to put her on the front page.

Her absence is notable, particularly as the wife of a president who rarely spends a day out of the media spotlight. While cable news outlets have dedicated near wall-to-wall attention to the president and his administration, it's a different story in the magazine world.

There's a clear reluctance among editors to put themselves in the cross-hairs of the culture wars. Mostly New York-based editors may fear having to face unhappy readers or advertisers if they go with a choice so closely tied to President Trump.

And there's also some sense that editors could be taking a political stand.

"Some magazine editors may be putting politics ahead of money and vice versa," said Samir Husni, director of the Magazine Innovation Center of the University of Mississippi.

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One major magazine editor, who asked not to be named, said that it's hard to keep anyone happy when covering the Trumps. The editor said all politicians are divisive for readers, but the Trumps are especially so.

"For some people, it's a moral issue," said the editor, explaining that some readers view the President's comments and actions as evidence of racism. "There is no way to do the Trumps without infuriating either the base or the resistance. It is a no-win."

[hal ogen]

The prior maladministration had a Worst "Lady". Finally, we have a First Lady.

[Big Red Badger]

That’s My favorite line;
“ Don’t HATE me cause I’m Beautiful!”

Yes ...I’m a Troglodyte.

[1217Chic]

She’s way too good for that trash that no one looks at anyway....