At the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a pointed critique of former President Donald Trump, expertly leveraging his own controversial rhetoric against him. Obama addressed the persistent misinformation and fearmongering that she and her husband faced, stating, “For years, Donald Trump did everything in his power to try to make people fear us. See, his limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hard-working, highly educated, successful people who happen to be Black.”
She further took aim at Trump’s infamous comments about “Black jobs,” implying that he might not realize that the presidency he seeks could be considered one of those jobs. “I want to know — who’s going to tell him, that the job he is currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?” Obama quipped. Her remarks were met with uproarious applause from the audience.
Throughout her speech, Obama also praised Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, underscoring her qualifications and dedication. Obama remarked, “Of the two major candidates in this race, only Kamala Harris truly understands the unseen labor and unwavering commitment that has always made America great.” Further details of her speech and its context can be found in a full transcript provided by The New York Times.
For a more detailed recap of Michelle Obama’s remarks and their implications, visit the original report on Above the Law.