Michelle Obama got some pushback from critics following an Instagram post in which she lamented that times have been tough over the last few months and that Americans are feeling “anxious” as we head into the New Year.
Mrs. Obama’s comments seem to reference a fragility amongst a segment of the American people who might be dismayed at the election victory of Donald Trump.
“Happy holidays, everyone!” she begins the message. “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 continues, adding “But even during these tough times, there are plenty of reasons to stay hopeful.”
The video is interspersed with shots of presumably everyday people. One man wearing a Chicago Bears jacket has surely suffered some tough times over the past few months. What with the election loss for…
