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Melinia Trump Copied Michelle Obama’s Speech by lammy197(m): 3:54pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
Melinia Trump copied Michelle
Obama’s speech
— 19th July 2016
Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, took centre
stage on the first day of the Republican
National Convention but faced accusations that
a portion of her speech plagiarized Michelle
Obama.
Commentators noticed similarities with Mrs
Obama’s 2008 convention speech.
Mrs Trump’s speech also praised her husband
as a “compassionate” man who would “fight
for the country”.
It was her first speech of the campaign and
she had the help of a speech writing team.
Mr Trump’s communications adviser Jason Miller
issued a statement saying: “In writing her
beautiful speech, Melania’s team of writers
took notes on her life’s inspirations, and in
some instances included fragments that
reflected her own thinking.
“Melania’s immigrant experience and love for
America shone through in her speech, which
made it such a success.”
Meanwhile Mr Trump himself described her
speech as “absolutely incredible”.
How the speeches compare
In a section, Mrs Trump said: “My parents
impressed on me the values that you work hard
for what you want in life; that your word is
your bond and you do what you say and keep
your promise; that you treat people with
respect.”
Mrs Obama’s speech in 2008 carried the
lines: “And Barack and I were raised with so
many of the same values: that you work hard
for what you want in life; that your word is
your bond and you do what you say you’re going
to do; that you treat people with dignity and
respect, even if you don’t know them, and even
if you don’t agree with them.”
Mrs Trump’s speech continued: “[My
parents] taught me to show the values and
morals in my daily life. That is the lesson that I
continue to pass along to our son. And we need
to pass those lessons on to the many
generations to follow, because we want our
children in this nation to know that the only limit
to your achievements is the strength of your
dreams and your willingness to work for them.”
Mrs Obama said: “And Barack Obama and I
set out to build lives guided by these values, and
pass them on to the next generations. Because
we want our children, and all children in this
nation, to know that the only limit to the height
of your achievement is the reach of your
dreams and your willingness to work for them.”
The Slovenian-born former model had used the
speech to portray her husband as a tough but
compassionate unifying force.
“He’s tough when he has to be but he’s also kind
and fair and caring,” Mrs Trump said.
“The kindness is not always noted, but it’s
there for all to see. That is one reason I fell in
love with him to begin with.”
Mrs Trump has kept a lower profile compared
with other spouses of major candidates. The
Trumps’ adult children have often been more
prominent.
It seemed to go so well for Melania Trump – she
had delegates on their feet at the start and
cheering wildly in approval by the end.
But hours later, as her words spread on social
media, attention turned to the authenticity of
her speech – and to the words of another
aspiring First Lady.
What Republican delegates will make of the
associations with Michelle and Barack Obama –
so vehemently hated by so many Trump
supporters – will undoubtedly feature in
discussions over the coming days in Cleveland.
But then Trump’s supporters are now so
accustomed to defending their man from
accusations in the media, they could still put
this all down to another conspiracy against him.
Mrs Trump’s mostly personal speech
contrasted with the night’s other speakers
who spoke about “making America safe again”.
“If you want someone to fight for you and your
country, I can assure you, he is the guy,” Mrs
Trump said.
A wide range of speakers, including a county
sheriff and a decorated combat veteran, told
stories of military service, urban crime and the
dangers of illegal immigration.
Source: BBC |
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