Melania Trump thanks Chelsea Clinton for defending her son, Barron against online bullying

First lady Melania Trump has thanked former first daughter, Chelsea Clinton for defending Barron Trump against online bullying.

She tweeted "Thank you @ChelseaClinton - so important to support all of our children in being themselves! #StopChildhoodBullying,"

Thank you @ChelseaClinton - so important to support all of our children in being themselves! #StopChildhoodBullying https://t.co/UCUpFc5ZjR

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 23, 2017

Clinton came to Barron Trump's defense after an article in the conservative news publication The Daily Caller criticized the President's 11-year-old son's fashion style and clothing., 'The youngest Trump doesn't have any responsibilities as the president's son, but the least he could do is dress the part when he steps out in public," entertainment reporter Ford Springer wrote in the story.

Thank you @ChelseaClinton - so important to support all of our children in being themselves! #StopChildhoodBullying https://t.co/UCUpFc5ZjR

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 23, 2017

Dear Matty-Barron is A KID. No child should be talked about in the below manner-in real life or online. And for an adult to do so? For shame https://t.co/p9jkGbMG4C

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) August 22, 2017

The article received widespread criticism, including a tweet from Clinton that reads, "It's high time the media & everyone leave Barron Trump alone & let him have the private childhood he deserves".