In a poignant memorial service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Melania Trump faced intense criticism for her unconventional choice of attire, diverging from the somber mourning tones embraced by other attendees.
As dignitaries gathered to pay their respects to the late wife of former President Jimmy Carter, Melania stood out conspicuously in a light gray overcoat, a departure from the solid black ensembles worn by the majority in attendance, including Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Hillary Clinton.
Symbolizing Rosalynn Carter’s final wish for a collective representation of first ladies, Obama, Biden, and Clinton arrived together, flying on the same plane and landing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, presenting a unified front of solidarity.
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However, a wide-angle shot from the funeral exposed Melania as the sole individual not adhering to the traditional mourning attire, despite her black gloves and stilettos. The deviation from the norm drew immediate attention and triggered a wave of criticism.
Viewers, witnessing the memorial service remotely, expressed their disapproval on social media platforms. One user on X remarked, “Watching Rosalynn Carter’s memorial, Melania Trump is the only one in church not wearing black. She should have stayed home.”
Another social media user criticized the former first lady, stating, “Melania Trump doesn’t wear black to First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s service and looks down. Forever out of place.”
Critics seized on Melania’s outfit choice, considering it indicative of a broader trend within the Trump family and accusing them of a lack of respect for solemn occasions. A user on X commented, “Once again, proving the Trumps show no respect to anyone, Melania Trump attends Mrs. Carter’s funeral in a light grey outfit. Every other former first lady is in traditional, respectful black. Not Melania. Why did she even bother coming?”
Another viewer used Melania’s unconventional attire as an opportunity to criticize former President Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office. “EVERYONE wears black, especially at a funeral like Rosalynn Carter’s, but not Melania Trump. She wears gray. She stands out like the sore thumb that she is, God forbid she should ever set foot in the Oval Office again,” they wrote.
Melania’s choice of attire at the funeral becomes another focal point for critics, allowing them to express broader sentiments about the family’s alleged disregard for established conventions.
