Folks on Twitter are pointing our the irony once again of Melania Trump’s anti-bullying stance, considering her husband and President of the United States is a well-known bully himself.
The First Lady addressed the United Nations at a luncheon Wednesday, using her platform to espouse her dedication to ending bullying.
“No child should ever feel hungry, stalked, frightened, terrorized, bullied, isolated or afraid, with nowhere to turn,” Melania said. “We need to step up, come together, and ensure that our children’s future is bright.”
Mrs. Trump announced in November that her focus as First Lady will be to launch an anti-bullying initiative, though plans for such a program are still unclear. She defended Trump’s June Twitter attack on “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski, despite previously saying that social media bullying is “absolutely unacceptable” in America.
Now, Twitter is turning up the heat against FLOTUS, finding her speech incredibly ironic.
“Melania Trump talking about cyber bullying when her husband is the absolute worst offender is just Twilight Zone worthy,” one Twitter user said. “Disturbing family.”
“Melania Trump to condemn bullying at U.N. luncheon, 24 hours after her husband bullied planet earth,” another quipped.
Another juxtaposed a quote from Mrs. Trump saying to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” with a GIF of her husband mocking a disabled reporter.
See below for more reactions.
Melania Trump talking about cyber bullying when her husband is the absolute worst offender is just Twilight Zone worthy. Disturbing family.
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) September 20, 2017
Melania Trump to condemn bullying at U.N. luncheon, 24 hours after her husband bullied planet earth https://t.co/hl0IqYUXNF
— ALT-immigration (@ALT_uscis) September 20, 2017
"We must teach our children to be good stewards… Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
-Melania Trump pic.twitter.com/33S8jeodGP
— Howie Duet (@Bortlandia) September 20, 2017
Melania Trump talking about cyber bullying to the UN is like Mike Huckabee talking about being humane to dogs to PETA.
— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) September 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheTweetwit/status/910585691897184256
Melania Trump talking about cyber bullying makes as much sense as it would to have Ted Cruz's wife talk about healthy masturbation habits.
— Brandon Besserer (@BrandonBesserer) September 20, 2017
Melania Trump lecturing the UN on cyber bullying is like Donald Trump telling it to protect whistleblowers.
— Good Grief! (@natespuewell) September 20, 2017
"Melania Trump" gives speech on anti-bullying thee days after her husband tweeted a GIF of him hitting HRC with golf ball. We see you.
— Los Angeles Esther RAINN: 800-656-4673 | (@angelenoesther) September 20, 2017
Melania Trump's United Nations Speech Talking About Setting Example For Kids And Bullying pic.twitter.com/CJhe5BIkZz
— AKADonaldTrump (@AKADonaldTrump) September 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/FeministRocks/status/910597304792506368
Melania Trump condemned bullying at the U.N. today. She then looked at her husband, laughed, and said "I'm just kidding."
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) September 20, 2017
Melania Trump on cyber bullying? Seriously does she not know who she is married to? America it's saddening that we think we need a President
— ⚡️Walt✨? (@viks107) September 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/ChristophPowers/status/910597068162519041
Melania Trump's United Nations speech preached about setting an example for our children and preventing bullying…
Start with your husband pic.twitter.com/Lq3u2eGoic
— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) September 20, 2017