A CNN correspondent described Melania Trump as “stiff” but insisted it was not meant as a criticism of the first lady.
Michelle Kosinski on CNN Wednesday discussed Trump’s appearance at the International Women of Courage award ceremony at the State Department last week, leveling some jabs at how “uncomfortable” the first lady seemed in the setting.
The network’s senior diplomatic correspondent critically noted that Trump did not appear at a luncheon following the ceremony which honored 13 women from different nations who have demonstrated courage and leadership.
“So the entire conversation in that room was about Melania Trump’s appearance,you know, and how uncomfortable she seemed,” Kosinski told CNN host Brooke Baldwin.
“It was very stiff. She was obviously reading with some difficulty — which you know is not her fault — from the teleprompter, but, you know, an extremely controlled, extremely scripted appearance,” Kosinski said, describing Trump’s speech to the attendees.
“It was a hugely emotional ceremony, but she was still kind of stiff throughout,” she added before qualifying her comments.
“You know, that’s not a criticism,” Kosinski said. “It’s just that she’s obviously uncomfortable in these situations.”
Kosinski’s attempt to dismiss her criticism as not being criticism launched a fair level of backlash on social media as Twitter users called her out.
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@DailyCaller @RichardGrenell These commentators should try reading a teleprompter in Slovenian or Serbian at least once before they criticize reading or speaking.
— Rodger L Nelson (@rln_nelson) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller Female perspective: Jealous petty women. Melania runs circles around her in more than just looks!
— TES (@TES_4Trump) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller @RichardGrenell Jealous much
— SOcean5 ?? (@SOcean5) April 6, 2017
CNN WITCHES: COLLECTIVE CRUELTY of these women is eye watering. My experience w/6th grade bullies was kinder. #FLOTUS Melania is GIFT 2 Amer https://t.co/vHoXYoG7PK
— Laurel Catherine (@LaurelCatherine) April 6, 2017
You know, @cnn, I believe Melania speaks several languages. And so far she hasn’t said she wasn’t proud of her country, or made nasty faces. https://t.co/jRpJyZDZ9i
— Anne Leary (@backyardconserv) April 6, 2017
@cnn doublespeak. Correpondent criticizes Melania but says its not criticism. These people must train to be nutty.https://t.co/WGw630NCow
— A Greater Country (@agreatercountry) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller I am sure melania is careful as she knows she will be criticized 4 anything she does. someone should tell host she has resting bitch face?
— Virginia Wolfe (@Virgini82855531) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller I wonder what woulda happened if Michelle Obama was criticized like this? Oh never mind, “racism”.
— M.N. Greene (@M_N_Greene) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller …oh btw, that’s not a criticism @BrookeBCNN
— Virginia Wolfe (@Virgini82855531) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller Not to criticize Women but… women can be vicious to other women. Not to repeat myself but that wasnt a criticism… or repetitious.
— Strizzy (@AZStJohn1) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller Sounds like jealousy When Michelle Obama started out she wasn’t very comfortable either and scowled frequently
— carol canfield (@Elizacanfield) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller Hey sweetie if u had half the class Melanie has u wouldn’t be working for CNN so much hate what goes around comes around grow up
— Judy (@calabashjudy) April 6, 2017
@DailyCaller Are you comfortable not reporting on the news but just burning air time to criticize the First Lady?
Oh yeah, CNN.
It’s what they do— Slip Stream News (@GaryZPon) April 6, 2017
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