Michelle Obama’s Latest Tone-Deaf Move Sparks Backlash
Michelle Obama is in hot water again after posting a video on Instagram showing her glamorous photoshoot, while assistants adjust her clothes, hair, and makeup. This comes mere weeks after she lamented about the burden of having a “glam team” during her time as First Lady.
Obama shared the clip on Friday, and reactions have been swift. Critics point out the irony given her recent complaints on an ABC special with Robin Roberts. She described her wardrobe, hair, and makeup staff as a time-saving “necessity,” not a luxury.
For most Americans, dressing themselves without help and dreaming of extravagant yacht vacations with the likes of Steven Spielberg on his $250 million yacht, this grievance seems out of touch. “I didn’t really have that choice as First Lady,” Obama complained, citing long public days.
Adding fuel to the fire, she touched upon the beauty standards affecting Black women, stating, “If we struggle to make it look like the standard, that means we are spending thousands of hours and lots of money.” But many wonder, what about First Lady Trump?
Melania Trump faced a relentless barrage of criticism and rarely complained, despite invasive questions and xenophobic attacks. As the New York Post’s Miranda Devine notes, Melania remained stylish without the accolades given to her. “Melania Trump would like a word,” Devine asserts, highlighting Melania’s graceful endurance compared to Michelle’s perceived whines.
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