Horror master Stephen King ― a frequent critic of President Donald Trump ― called for an Independence Day truce between progressives and conservatives.
The best-selling author tweeted a message calling for people on the left to hug a conservative... and asking “Trumpies” to do the same for a “liberal snowflake.”
“Just for today, let’s all be Americans,” he pleaded:
Progressives, go find a Trump supporting friend--the one you haven't spoken to since November of 2016--and give him or her a hug. Trumpies, find a "liberal snowflake" friend and do the same. Just for today, let's all be Americans.
Stephen King (@StephenKing) July 4, 2018
Many of those who replied said they just couldn’t do it:
Because I am indeed an American, I do not hug those that support a man who spits on the Constitution and was installed with the help of a foreign power. I'm weird that way.
Pinky Slivotitz(@ACreativeMuggle) July 4, 2018
Impossible, Mr. King. Admirable, but impossible.
TheEnemyWithin (@TheAnalogKid74) July 4, 2018
which one should I hug here stephen pic.twitter.com/kqMrlJyLk7
Goth Ms. Frizzle (@spookperson) July 4, 2018
Stephen King, you are *such* a sweetheart. I can't do that, though. It's gross.
Stone-Cold Local Milk Hen (@larissalusk) July 4, 2018
I love you @StephenKing, but this tweet shows your straight, white, male privilege. This is not a time for hugs. #Resist
Mike Lockner