On Tuesday, Donald Trump met with evangelical pastors and leaders yesterday in Times Square. While the meeting reportedly went quite well, one eagle-eyed Twitter user spotted something pretty shocking hanging on Trump's wall: a Playboy magazine featuring himself and a porn star.
Literally a framed pic on the wall of the candidate and a porn star, as a major evangelical leader endorses him. pic.twitter.com/ErYG57zcFb
— Nathan Lino (@nathanlino) June 21, 2016
The picture was originally tweeted by Jerry Falwell, Jr., who didn't take too kindly to people pointing out what was pictured behind him:
Honored to introduce @realDonaldTrump at religious leader summit in NYC today! He did incredible job! @beckifalwell pic.twitter.com/e2eBSbQwb0
— J L Falwell (@JerryJrFalwell) June 21, 2016
@nathanlino @drmoore I just got blocked for pointing it out to Mr. Falwell. I'm the REAL enemy. pic.twitter.com/Li6FdCkyPD
— John Rabe (@johnrabeFL) June 21, 2016
While Trump appearing on the cover of Playboy is neither here nor there, one must think it's a little odd that the magazine cover is so prominently displayed. Additionally, that imagery conflicts with the "gentler demeanor" he's trying to convey to woo evangelical voters. It's pornography. On display. Without shame.
Election 2016 is truly one like no other.