Recently, Michelle Obama expressed concerns over Trump’s immigration policies, suggesting his approach fuels bias and racism, and keeps her up at night. Her remarks come amid Trump’s ongoing focus on border security, which seems to garner significant support, with a Fox poll indicating that 55% of voters approve of his handling in this area. Obama seems to be concerned about the broader implications of these policies on people of color across the country. Yet, it’s worth mentioning that her husband, former President Obama, earned a reputation as the “Deporter in Chief” for the massive number of deportations during his presidency. It’s a curious contradiction, to say the least.
Michelle’s worries seem to be a bit selective, don’t they? One could argue that her late-night fretting might have kicked in a little earlier, maybe back when her husband was also sending people back across the border in large numbers. Her fears about the treatment of immigrants seem surprisingly fresh, considering the Obama administration’s own strong enforcement of immigration laws. It’s almost as if the fear card only gets played when it suits the narrative. Maybe this selective memory helps explain why the apple doesn’t fall too far from the political tree.
In San Antonio, a scene reminiscent of a slapstick comedy unfolded when a migrant sought refuge in a tree to escape deportation. It’s hard not to see the humor in the absurdity of it all. Perhaps Michelle Obama can add this to her list of nighttime worries — perhaps waking up in cold sweats, wondering how many more immigrants might be hiding in trees. These are the kinds of dramas that inject a little levity into a serious national discourse that might otherwise become too dreary.
Is it time Michelle checks her own record before pointing fingers at Trump? Her silence on certain social issues also seems to speak volumes. For instance, there’s been little vocal concern from her camp about American women held in precarious situations overseas. It’s quite puzzling how selective outrage can sometimes be. Perhaps maintaining a balanced critique would garner more credibility, rather than what seems to be a transparent attempt to deflect attention from past actions that mirror current policies.
Michelle Obama made headlines with her bold statements, venturing into territory that many would agree her past household helped to pave. Politics aside, perhaps the former First Lady’s current commentary is less about concern and more about carving out a new identity in the public eye. Having transitioned from First Lady to bestselling author and now podcast host, perhaps she’s simply trying to stay relevant. Whatever the case, her selective fear and public worry serve as a reminder that in politics, memories are short, but public records last forever.
