Michelle Obama’s ‘Happy Holidays’ Message Sparks Harsh Criticism

Although they’ve been out of office for nearly eight years, Barack and Michelle Obama continue to play an outsized role in Democratic Party politics.

Most recently, Michelle Obama shared a holiday greeting video in which she attempted to speak for many Americans who were quick to inform her that they do not share her partisan bias.

As Fox News reported:

The former first lady posted a video wishing her followers “Happy Holidays” and highlighting the work of the Obama Presidential Center as 2024 comes to a close. But critics noted with disapproval that her video begins on a sour note.

“Happy holidays, everyone. I know it’s been a difficult few months for so many of us, and that folks are feeling a little bit anxious and uncertain,” Obama says in the video.

“But even during these tough times, there are plenty of reasons to stay hopeful,” she adds, before mentioning programs operated by the Obama Foundation.

Hundreds of Instagram users commented on Obama’s video within hours after it went live. While many thanked her for the message and showed support for the Obama Foundation, several supporters of President-elect Trump read into Obama’s comments. Their takeaway was that she had Trump’s victory in mind when she spoke about “a difficult few months,” and they made their objections known.

“Michelle, America is excited about what’s to come: a new horizon and prosperity for the nation. 2025-2029! No anxiety here,” one user replied.

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The backlash was swift and severe:

Amazing how someone who lives a life in incredible glitterati, with enormous fame and an immense unearned fortune can be so bitter about the country that provided her with all of it. No wonder they lost.

— don in brookfield/pewaukee (@DonInBrookfield) December 28, 2024

The woman (if she really is one) that was never proud of her country until her husband (probably born in Kenya) became President of the United States (the only real job other than Senator that he has ever had) talks down to us all the time . Neither one of them has ever held a…

— One Old Guy (@50sOldGuy) December 27, 2024

Nobody wants to hear how bad off Big Mike has while she lavishes in her multiple multi-million dollars vacation homes. Bye

— 1776Teacher (@justmyopinion06) December 28, 2024

She hates President Trump. She's not hiding anything.

— Suzy Hodge (@suzyhhodge) December 28, 2024

The Daily Mail also reported on Obama’s comment and the criticism that followed:

But many thought her ‘gloomy’ message to the internet was taking aim at Trump’s landslide victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election just last month.

And hundreds of viewers flooded the comments with their own opinions on what’s in store for 2025.

‘Twenty-four more days and we are out of this nightmare you and your husband created for the American people!’ one commenter wrote.

Another agreed, adding: ‘What a joke. Trump can hopefully fix the mess your husband has gotten this country into. The subway in your video, how ironic.’

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‘It has not been difficult for most of us! Most of us voted for Trump!’ wrote another. ‘We are good!’

Here’s some additional commentary regarding the controversial message: