Everyone sees right through Michelle Obama.
Podcaster Joe Rogan recently took aim at Oprah Winfrey and former First Lady Michelle Obama for what he sees as glaring contradictions in their recent Democratic National Convention (DNC) speeches.
During the convention, Oprah Winfrey criticized former President Donald Trump, portraying him as a threat to democracy and highlighting her own experiences with racism, sexism, and economic inequality. She emphasized the importance of standing up to “life’s bullies” as essential to maintaining a healthy democracy.
However, shortly after Oprah’s speech, the Trump campaign unearthed a letter from 2000 in which Winfrey praised Trump as a potential great president. She wrote, “Too bad we’re not running for office. What a team!” This revelation stood in stark contrast to her current stance.
Michelle Obama also came under scrutiny. In her DNC address, she reflected on her upbringing, stressing the values of hard work and modesty taught by her parents. She noted that her parents didn’t aspire to wealth and were wary of those who took more than they needed, emphasizing that their goal was to ensure their children could thrive even if others struggled.
Rogan mocked the dissonance between their past endorsements and their current positions. “Look at Oprah,” Rogan said. “She was once excited about running with Trump, and now she’s at the DNC criticizing him and talking about income inequality. How is that fair when she’s incredibly wealthy?” He also questioned Michelle Obama’s credibility, noting her considerable net worth and lifestyle, saying, “It’s wild that Michelle Obama’s speaking about suspicion of wealth while living in a mansion and having made millions.”
Rogan isn’t alone in his criticism. Conservative commentator Dana Loesch pointed out the irony of Oprah, with her luxury homes and extravagant lifestyle, discussing income inequality. Similarly, the Trump War Room highlighted Michelle Obama’s high net worth and luxurious living conditions, questioning the sincerity of her criticism of wealth accumulation.
Both Winfrey and Obama’s current stances have drawn sharp criticism from conservative voices who argue that their significant wealth undermines their critiques of economic inequality and elitism.
