Former First Lady Michelle Obama was recently criticized for wearing an expensive outfit valued at roughly $3,000 while simultaneously delivering a speech about how her parents were “suspicious” of wealthy people. As the Democratic platform becomes increasingly hostile to those with substantial wealth, many have pointed out the seeming hypocrisy given that prominent figures such as the Obama family have amassed massive, multi-million dollar net worths.
Obama began her speech by honoring the memory of her mother “who showed me the meaning of hard work and humility and decency” and “who set my moral compass high and showed me the power of my own voice.” The former First Lady proceeded to illustrate how her family was skeptical about those around them who “took more” than what was required.
“She and my father didn’t aspire to be wealthy. In fact, they were suspicious of folks who took more than they needed,” Michelle said. “They understood that it wasn’t enough for their kids to thrive if everyone else around us was drowning. So my mother volunteered at the local school.” However, the clothing Obama wore seemed to contradict her message of humility.
Reportedly, the black pantsuit that Obama was wearing was designed by an expensive New York fashion brand that is listed at $1690. Moreover, the former First Lady also wore pants along with the jacket that cost nearly $900. Furthermore, Obama has also faced criticism for failing to acknowledge that her family boasts an astounding net worth of approximately $70 million with luxury real estate around the nation.
In other news regarding the DNC, The American Tribune reported on commentary from former President Donald Trump, who criticized President Biden’s speech at the convention as he passed the torch to Kamala Harris to lead the ticket. Trump argued that Biden’s address was “angry and ranting” while simultaneously full of lies.
“An angry and ranting Speech full of LIES, Biden took credit for everything done during the Trump Administration, even continuing to say that he was better on Inflation and Jobs,” Trump said, referring to Biden’s dubious claims about his supposed accomplishments surrounding the economy.
Trump continued, exposing other failures of Biden’s presidency. “He never mentioned the Afghanistan Disaster and all the Wars he got us into, or the fact that far more people died from COVID during the Biden years than the Trump years. The Jobs Biden/Harris “created” were almost 100% from Illegal Aliens pouring into our Country, which are destroying the lives of our Black and Hispanic population!” the former president said.
Trump also took to Truth Social, where he slammed protestors outside the convention for burning the American flag, urging Congress to work toward making the desecration of the flag illegal. “So disgraceful to see the burning of the American Flag and the desecration of Police Cars at the Democrat’s “Party” taking place in Chicago. Five people have been killed since the start of their “Convention.” CONGRESS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY GET TO WORK! ANYONE BURNING THE AMERICAN FLAG GETS ONE YEAR IN JAIL. JUST DO IT!!! DJT” he wrote.
Watch Biden’s speech below:
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