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Michelle Obama Criticizes Trump About 'Black Jobs' in DNC Speech

Aug 21, 2024 1 min read

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During her speech at the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama criticized former President Donald Trump, accusing him of fostering racial fears and feeling threatened by successful Black individuals. She referenced the "Black jobs" comment, suggesting that Trump might be targeting roles held by Black Americans. Michelle Obama also alluded to the longstanding issue of Trump's questioning of her husband's birth certificate, a controversy that Barack Obama addressed in 2011 by releasing his original Hawaii birth certificate under pressure from Trump.

Former President Barack Obama also spoke at the convention, targeting Trump's focus on crowd sizes and criticizing his overall leadership. He emphasized the importance of voting to prevent Trump from securing another term, while praising current President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their dedication to democratic principles. Both Obamas' speeches were well-received, with the audience responding positively to their calls for unity and action in the upcoming election.

The convention featured other notable speakers, including Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who highlighted the contrasts between the Democratic ticket of Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Trump administration. The Obamas and Emhoff stressed the urgency of voter participation in the next 76 days to counteract what they described as harmful Republican policies, particularly regarding immigration. The overall tone of the event was a call to action for Democratic voters to engage and vote in the forthcoming election.

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