'Who's gonna tell him': Michelle Obama criticizes Trump on 'Black jobs' in DNC speech

Michelle Obama took the stage at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Tuesday with a fiery speech that directly criticized former US President Donald Trump while showing strong support for Kamala Harris.

In a pointed attack on Trump, Michelle Obama referenced his previous controversial comments about undocumented migrants taking "Black jobs." She quipped, "Who's going to tell him that the job he is currently seeking might be one of those Black jobs?" Her remark underscored Trump's history of racially charged rhetoric and his efforts to question President Barack Obama's eligibility for office.

Michelle Obama: "Who's gonna tell him that the job he's currently seeking might just be one of those black jobs?"

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"For years, Donald Trump did everything in his power to try to make people fear us," Michelle Obama said, continuing her criticism. "His limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hardworking and highly educated, successful people who happen to be Black."

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Trump has faced backlash for claiming during a June debate with President Biden that immigrants are taking "Black jobs" and "Hispanic jobs." His statement prompted the NAACP to respond on X: "What exactly are Black and Hispanic jobs!?!"

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Despite the criticism, Trump reiterated his "Black jobs" stance during an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual convention last month. When asked to define a Black job, he responded, "A Black job is anybody that has a job. That's what it is," a remark that drew laughter from the audience.

Michelle Obama¡¯s message goes beyond Trump

While Michelle Obama¡¯s speech heavily critiqued Trump, she also delivered a broader message, urging all Americans to take action. "Look, I don't care how you identify politically, whether you're Democrat, Republican, independent, or none of the above, this is our time to stand up for what we know in our hearts is right," she said. "To stand up, not just for our basic freedoms, but for decency and humanity, for basic respect, dignity, and empathy for the values at the very foundation of this democracy."

The former First Lady also lauded Kamala Harris, calling her "one of the most qualified people ever to seek the office of the presidency." She highlighted Harris's achievements and noted that her dignified representation stems from a legacy of strong women.

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Michelle Obama opened her address with a hopeful note, reflecting on a nation grappling with uncertainty and subtly critiquing Trump's tenure. "America, hope is making a comeback," she declared, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.

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