Former first lady Michelle Obama revealed during an interview that aired on Sunday that she was skeptical of Barack Obama when she first met him because white people liked him.
Former first lady @MichelleObama opens up to @RobinRoberts in candid interview about the hurtful things that were said about her while she was first lady: “There was no time to hurt in that role.” https://t.co/FVthIlIc4H pic.twitter.com/ofwVD8aO3B
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“You’re gonna be his mentor,” Robins said, speaking on how Michelle was going to be Barack’s mentor. “He comes blowing into town, a little bit famous already. Late for the first meeting.”
“Late. Late,” Obama responded. “I was, like, “Is he trifling?” This– the black man’s gonna be late on the first day?” I was–”
“You– you weren’t overly impressed in the beginning?” Robins asked.
“I– I wasn’t, you know? I have my suspicions when a bunch of white folks fawn on over a black man ’cause I sorta think, ‘Okay, he can talk straight so they think he’s wonderful,'” Obama responded.- READ MORE