While I don’t think the language does any favors (they’d point it out to write off the critique), it’s a good point, given what scripture says repeatedly about this sort of thing.

It’s also just weird, as Waltz would say. I know it’s a vanity, appearance thing, but it’s still bewildering how poor people flock to someone so maligned with their interests. They can see an image like this, and the propaganda is still stronger.