Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention was remarkably similar to the one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention.
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Maybe her speechwriter didn’t think anyone would notice or mind, but the aftermath was quite the contrary. Following Mrs. Trump’s speech, Jesse Williams began a Twitter tirade of other #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes, mockingly crediting her for quotes from the likes of Black artists and activists – and it’s hilarious.
"I, am Malcolm X.” #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 19, 2016
"Work, work, work, work, work, work
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 19, 2016
He say me have to
Work, work, work, work, work, work!" #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
"You might win some, but you really lost one.
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 19, 2016
You just lost one, it's so silly how come?" #OddlyPoignant #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
"Funny how money change a situation, Miscommunication lead to complication, My emancipation don't fit ur equation" #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 19, 2016
"I got hot sauce in my bag. Swag." #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 19, 2016
"I have a dream" #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 19, 2016
"Ain't I a woman?" #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes #RNCinCLE
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) July 19, 2016
If Chimamanda Adichie Ngozi could work all these quotes into a short story, well, that would just be icing on the cake.
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