Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Draws Criticism for Hypocrisy

Former first lady Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention was praised for its eloquence, but some critics pointed out the disconnect between her message and her elite lifestyle.

In a speech hailed as "the speech of the night" by Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume, Michelle Obama delivered a powerful message of hope and unity at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. However, her words were met with skepticism from some critics who pointed to the Obamas' substantial wealth and luxurious lifestyle as a contradiction to the values she espoused.

Michelle Obama began her speech by invoking the values instilled in her by her parents, emphasizing their suspicion of those who "took more than they needed." She recounted her mother's dedication to volunteering and her belief that society should uplift all its members, not just the privileged few.

Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Draws Criticism for Hypocrisy

These sentiments resonated with many listeners, but others pointed out the disconnect between Michelle Obama's message and her family's estimated net worth of $70 million. The former first lady and her husband, former President Barack Obama, own multiple luxury properties in Chicago, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.

Critics such as One X user ProudArmyBrat and the Trump War Room account on Twitter highlighted the hypocrisy perceived in Michelle Obama's condemnation of greed and excessive wealth while enjoying such a lavish lifestyle herself.

Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Draws Criticism for Hypocrisy

Brit Hume, while acknowledging Michelle Obama's charisma and oratorical skills, also noted the disconnect in her message. He observed that despite her privileged upbringing and immense wealth, she repeatedly expressed a sense of hopelessness, which he attributed to a disconnect from the realities of everyday Americans.

Michelle Obama's speech was a sharp departure from her 2016 convention address, in which she famously advised Democrats to "go high" when confronted with adversity. This time, she launched into a scathing attack on President Trump, accusing him of feeling threatened by the success of "two hardworking, highly educated, successful people who also happened to be Black."

Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Draws Criticism for Hypocrisy

Following Michelle Obama's speech, her husband Barack Obama took the stage, emphasizing the nation's readiness to elect Kamala Harris as the first female president and criticizing Trump as a "78-year-old billionaire who hasn’t stopped whining about his problems."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Draws Criticism for Hypocrisy