A few short weeks after President Trump was exposed for posting fake Time covers at his golf courses, the magazine has bestowed the “honor” upon his eldest son, Don. Jr. Yet this is not a happy occasion, for the cover’s caption reads “Red Handed,” an unmistakable reference to the ongoing collusion-with-Russia investigation. As a crowning touch, the magazine also tossed a strategic “I love it” — which looks an awful lot like a mini-Hitler ‘stache as far as placement goes — to echo Don Jr.’s own enthusiasm when he believed a Kremlin-linked lawyer would provide dirt on Hillary Clinton.
Indeed, Don Jr.’s own emails prompted widespread shock because it seemed unbelievable that he’d reveal his own intention to collude. An increasing number of Congresspeople also called for him to testify in the Russia probe, and while chaos reportedly swirled in the White House, Kellyanne Conway meme’d herself in an effort to distract.
Time, however, won’t soon let anyone forget and doesn’t appear to fear future smearing efforts of journalists who cover this story. People noticed both the brazen style of this cover and the apparent Hitler reference.
Wow, the cover of Time Magazine. No joke. pic.twitter.com/D9icGv4X9D
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 13, 2017
Look where the words "i love it" are. 😂
Subliminal Hitler mustache ftw. pic.twitter.com/P2UqK070jV— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly 🌸 (@AynRandPaulRyan) July 13, 2017
TIME giving Don Jr an "I love it" Hitler Stache is a nice touch. pic.twitter.com/p81uulO37v
— NoMoreBandage3 (@NintendoBandage) July 13, 2017
Naturally, people are also commenting upon how Don Jr.’s cover can soon decorate walls of Trump golf courses worldwide.
Oh look, a REAL Time magazine cover… https://t.co/5jBTZzx4Xf
— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) July 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/robertosan/status/885483166336733184
Some folks have noted how incensed President Trump has grown when Time showered members of his administration with attention.
Trump loves to talk about his TIME covers; was reportedly annoyed when Bannon got one
This is the new cover: Don Jr. — “Red Handed” pic.twitter.com/rHCC0PgJMm
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) July 13, 2017
The four Time Magazine covers that have pissed Trump off the most. pic.twitter.com/JOJNT1OqtL
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 13, 2017
Also, one person couldn’t help but mention the stark contrast between the Time feature and Chelsea Clinton’s new Variety tribute. Would a politically-oriented parent feel more impact from a high-profile slam or a relatively low-key praise piece? President Trump must be so mad.
Hey @DonaldJTrumpJr
It may not be a Time Magazine cover but at least Chelsea wasn't caught "RED HANDED"! #TrumpRussia #RussiaGate #Traitor pic.twitter.com/oifqlyrECB— Legal Weed 4 SC 🍃 (@LegalWeed4SC) July 13, 2017