Vanity Fair's new editor, Mark Guiducci, is reportedly considering featuring First Lady Melania Trump on the magazine's cover, a move that has sparked significant controversy within the publication.
According to Semafor, Guiducci's interest in showcasing Trump has led to strong reactions from the staff, with some employees threatening to resign if the decision is finalized. One mid-level editor, speaking to the Daily Mail, expressed vehement opposition, stating, "I will walk out the motherf*cking door and half my staff will follow me."
As reported by The Post Millennial, the editor further elaborated on their stance, emphasizing a refusal to "normalize this despot and his wife." The editor declared a willingness to leave the magazine, even if it meant taking a job at Trader Joes, should Melania Trump grace the cover.
"If [Guiducci] puts Melania on the cover, half of the editorial staff will walk out, I guarantee it," the anonymous staffer asserted. Despite the fervent opposition, another employee suggested that the uproar might not translate into actual resignations, noting, "Its all talk. If they put her on the cover, people will protest and gripe about it, but I dont see anyone quitting such a prestigious job over that."
During President Trump's first term, Melania Trump was conspicuously absent from the covers of Vanity Fair and Vogue, a stark contrast to Michelle Obama, who appeared on Vogue's cover three times, as noted by the New York Post. Jill Biden also graced the cover during her tenure as First Lady.
Despite her background as a fashion model, Melania Trump has not been featured in this capacity during her time in the White House.
Melania Trump herself has downplayed the significance of magazine covers, previously telling Fox News, "Look, Ive been there on the covers on the cover of Vogue, on the covers of many magazines before We have so many other important things to do than to be on the cover of any magazine. I think that life would not change for anybody if Im on the cover."
This statement underscores her apparent indifference to the media spotlight, focusing instead on other priorities. The potential decision by Vanity Fair to feature her on the cover remains a contentious issue, reflecting broader cultural and political divides.
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