Michelle Obama Accuses Media of Using Fashion to Diminish Her as a Campaign Threat
Former First Lady Michelle Obama accused the media of weaponizing fashion to diminish her as a campaign threat, stating America was 'struggling enough' to accept a Black first family. She made the comments while discussing her decision to avoid wearing her hair in braids during an appearance earlier this month.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has accused the media of using fashion to 'diminish' her as a potential presidential threat, saying America is already struggling to accept a Black first family. In an apparent reference to criticism over her hair during her 2008 campaign, she stated that she had intentionally worn her hair in straightened styles instead of braids to avoid drawing attention away from her policy agenda. Obama's comments come as some critics have argued that her style choices were being scrutinized unfairly and unfairly impacting the public's perception of her candidacy. The media has long been accused of scrutinizing women politicians' appearance, with some arguing it is a form of sexism.
