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The Story Behind Melania Trump's "I Really Don't Care, Do U?" T-Shirt Controversy

terry Published On Tue May 02 2023   Modified On Tue May 02 2023
The Story Behind Melania Trump's "I Really Don't Care, Do U?" T-Shirt Controversy

Melania Trump, the former First Lady of the United States, made headlines in 2018 when she wore a green jacket emblazoned with the words "I Really Don't Care, Do U?" on a visit to a Texas detention center for migrant children. 

The jacket sparked widespread criticism and controversy, with many people questioning the First Lady's intentions and empathy toward the plight of these children.

At the time, Melania was visiting the Upbring New Hope Children's Center in McAllen, Texas, which housed immigrant children who had been separated from their parents as part of the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy. 

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The policy had drawn widespread criticism from human rights organizations, politicians, and activists, who argued that it was inhumane and violated the rights of children and families seeking asylum in the United States.

Melania's visit to the center was meant to be a show of support for these children and an opportunity to showcase her commitment to her platform of promoting child well-being.

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However, her choice of attire quickly overshadowed the purpose of her visit and became a source of controversy.

Many people took offense to the message on the jacket, which they saw as insensitive and callous towards the children who were being housed at the center. 

Some interpreted the message as a statement of indifference towards the children's suffering, while others saw it as a deliberate attempt to deflect attention from the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies.

The controversy quickly spread across social media and the news media, with many people voicing their anger and disappointment at Melania's choice of clothing.

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