And how prominent personalities—particularly women of color—are more vulnerable to conspiracy-loaded assaults.
Michelle Obama personally has not replied to the viral clip, most likely in order to avoid supporting a myth with no evidence.
As usual, her first priority is encouraging important dialogues—like the one on her podcast, which seeks to investigate life, identity, and family with her brother Craig Robinson and a range of guests.
Wow he just casually threw it out there as a statement of fact, just like Joan Rivers did pic.twitter.com/MHJ9Uu9WD6
— The Real Brandon (@BluecollarBran) July 29, 2024
The facts are clear: Michelle Obama did not identify herself as a guy, even if the internet might keep interpreting as it wants. Anyone who listens to the whole debate will understand the quote taken out of context.
It reminds us to seek complete background before making decisions or distributing a clip that might not present the whole picture in a time when viral false information can travel quicker than reality.
