Melania Trump as First Lady - what's her standing now and in the history of first Ladies? (Congress, speech)
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Who knows how she'll be remembered. Maybe if she actually DOES something, she'll be remembered fondly. As it is, right now she hasn't done anything other than wear nice clothing.
Michelle was my favorite. Educated, classy, and a great speaker.
I liked both the Bush first ladies just fine. Laura especially - she is much smarter than her husband. I hated the awful things people said about Barbara's appearance. I don't agree with the Bushes' politics, but I think they're decent, patriotic people.
Hilary went through so much as a first lady. She obviously wanted to be in the game, moreso than any FL I've seen, so it's hard for me to think of her in that light.
So far she has said and done nothing. So all that's left is most pneumatic.
She's had great opportunities to show off her famed multi-language skills in Europe but stuck to broken English.
I guess time will tell. So far, she's not done much.
I was a big fan of both Michelle Obama and Laura Bush. I don't remember Barbara as much and Hillary, I think did better as a Senator than she did as First Lady.
Giver her time and we will see. She is multi-lingual. Beautiful and carries herself well.
I didn't have a lot against Mrs. Obama, seemed a bit angry for my taste.
She seems very quiet, often unhappy, likely due to her husband's behavior. Not sure if she will show much personality in the future.
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Originally Posted by boneyard1962
Giver her time and we will see. She is multi-lingual. Beautiful and carries herself well.
I didn't have a lot against Mrs. Obama, seemed a bit angry for my taste.
How was Mrs. Obama angry? She always seemed happy alongside her husband and children, spearheaded positive causes...
With many First Ladies across several centuries, how do you think Melania will be viewed in the history of First Ladies? I know not even a year has passed since she became First Lady, so the jury is still out. This is more of a forward looking question.
We only have history books (oh wait, I'm old - let's make that modern and say Google) to decide amongst all of the First Ladies ever. Since 1960 when I was born, based on many factors from simple "stage presence" to their involvement with being a representative for our country and active across many fronts, I think we've had several decent ones despite of their POTUS husbands (good or bad). Kennedy, Obama, Reagan - all I feel were decent in their "roles".
In my opinion, because of Donald Trump I don't believe Melania stands a chance of being thought of as anything but a trophy First Lady for Donald, even if she is capable of being something really good.
She'll have the distinction of being the only first lady to ever have her nude and soft porn photos broadcast all over social media. That and being the only one ever bought and paid for and kept as chattel. She'll do what she's told. I would imagine the pre-nup spells that out clearly and succinctly. I'm surprised she isn't required to wear a tag in her ear.
History of first ladies...it's a little early for that, don't you think? She's a strong, smart woman, she and Donald Trump complement each other nicely. She'll leave her mark.
Only if she can elbow her way past the real first lady Ivanka.
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