US lawmaker Joe Wilson criticized Putin's state television for airing nude photos of Melania Trump during a House of Representatives session. The photos were from a 2000 GQ feature and were shown on the Russian program 60 Minutes. Melania, a former model, defended her past work as a nude model.
Key Points
US lawmaker Joe Wilson criticized Putin's state TV for broadcasting nude photos of Melania Trump
The photos were from a 2000 GQ feature and were aired on the Russian program 60 Minutes
Melania, a former model, defended her past nude modeling work in response to the controversy
Pros
Shedding light on inappropriate behavior by state-run media
Cons
Potentially sensationalizing a non-political issue