An image taken by an AP photographer is making the rounds on the Internet, and it’s rubbing a lot of people the wrong way.
During a White House “listening session” today with Parkland shooting survivors, a photo captured President Trump holding a paper with a series of notes jotted down. Some of the notes are clearly visible, and one in particular is getting a lot of attention. “I hear you,” the President’s note read.
President Donald Trump holds notes during a White House listening session with students and parents affected by school shootings. (AP Photo by Carolyn Kaster) pic.twitter.com/Z0lZbSVaoF
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) February 21, 2018
The fact the Trump needed a reminder to say something that showed a modest amount of empathy wasn’t lost on the Twittersphere.
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Tell me your thoughts about guns
And (5) I hear you— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) February 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/darth/status/966447765516529664
Oh gawd: Trump had a 3 point cheat sheet for gun control meeting – 3rd point: “I hear you.”
Reminder: have empathy. https://t.co/G9xSvNBdZd
— Amy Siskind 🏳️🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) February 21, 2018
You know…in case you forget to “I hear you” someone. https://t.co/sl5RxKa0Di
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) February 21, 2018
Imagine a grown man – the President of the United States no less – needing to hold a note reminding him to actually listen to kids talking to him about surviving a school shooting. https://t.co/dkuORIWUgl
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 21, 2018
I wish #6 was "Stand up and walk into the sea"
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 21, 2018
And #7 "Keep walking and don't stop. There are onion rings there."
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 21, 2018
5) I hear you
This man had to be reminded to listen … at a listening session https://t.co/6PYf3rUggy
— David Gardner (@byDavidGardner) February 21, 2018
Featured image via Carolyn Kaster (AP)
