That moment of motherhood also reflected broader societal challenges with prenatal screening, maternity insurance access, and neonatal care affordability.
Many Americans were taken aback by Michelle Obama’s remarks. “We didn’t care about your skin or hair color until you and your husband triggered unnecessary and manufactured racial tensions,” posted Dana on Twitter. “That is the Obama legacy!” Another wrote: “She’s stuck on the color of one’s skin, not the content of our hearts. Sad.”
“AMERICA VOTED FOR YOUR HUSBAND,” posted one social media user. “Americans knew what your hair looked like—YOU are not ready for your hair as evidenced by your extensions and straightening.” Another criticized: “We weren’t ready for a FLOTUS who hadn’t been proud of her country until her husband was elected president.” These debates echo a time of growing awareness around mental wellness during pregnancy, chronic illness management, and health equity concerns.
https://twitter.com/GotWesties/status/1593362549407453184
Twitter user “Ms. Byshi” wrote: “Hard to believe someone in a high public office could be so full of their self to think the public at large cared that much about her hairstyle.” Another replied: “She is so annoying – sounds like Oprah – pampered victims pumping division.” Twitter user Debbie Crimmins posted: “I wasn’t ready for a First Lady who was only proud of her country after her husband was elected President. I didn’t give a damn about her hair or the color of her skin. What I do give a damn about is that she, and her husband, divided this country.” These online sentiments are reflective of broader public frustrations tied to healthcare policy reform, insurance deductibles, and maternal mental health awareness.
