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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: Michelle Obama is facing criticism.
- 0:03[SPEAKER_00]: After claiming elite colleges have failed students of color.
- 0:07[SPEAKER_00]: The former First Lady discussed this topic with Supreme Court Justice Kettingey, Brown Jackson on her podcast called IMO.
- 0:16[SPEAKER_00]: Both women agreed that students of color have been let down across college campuses.
- 0:21[SPEAKER_00]: Michelle expressed that it does not serve kids of color to be isolated on campus.
- 0:27[SPEAKER_00]: Justice Jackson supported this by sharing her experience of finding community at Harvard.
- 0:33[SPEAKER_00]: She noted feeling lonely in high school but embraced a sizable black community at Harvard.
- 0:39[SPEAKER_00]: Critics were quick to respond to Michelle's comments, questioning her perspective.
- 0:44[SPEAKER_00]: One user called her remarks idiotic, while others claimed she was disconnected from average black Americans.
- 0:52[SPEAKER_00]: Michelle Obama has faced backlash before, particularly since leaving the White
- 0:58[SPEAKER_00]: In a previous podcast, she shared her cybersecurity concerns, highlighting her caution.
- 1:04[SPEAKER_00]: Michelle mentioned avoiding Apple Pay for safety and keeping cash for emergencies.
- 1:10[SPEAKER_00]: These remarks led to accusations of elitism and inability to connect with everyday Americans.
- 1:16[SPEAKER_00]: Imagine Kelly criticized Michelle Obama for her perceived narcissism during a recent episode.
- 1:24[SPEAKER_00]: Kelly stated, would you at least fain some humility?
- 1:27[SPEAKER_00]: I'm embarrassed for you.
- 1:29[SPEAKER_00]: This exchange highlights the ongoing debate regarding Michelle Obama's public persona.