Melania Trump was — yet again — accused Thursday of being out of touch and giving off “Marie Antoinette vibes.”
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As inflation stubbornly refuses to come down and Americans express their displeasure with soaring gas and grocery prices, the first lady decided to share a short video on both her personal and official FLOTUS accounts on X, showing the opulent preparations for the upcoming White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
THE WHITE HOUSE STATE DINNER
Every detail considered. An experience thoughtfully conceived and exquisitely realized for our distinguished guests. pic.twitter.com/R3H1ryYEmj
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 17, 2026
“Every detail considered,” said the post accompanying the largely black-and-white, nine-second clip, which showed just some of the lavish decor.
“An experience thoughtfully conceived and exquisitely realized for our distinguished guests,” it added.
Xi is set to meet face-to-face with Trump next week, following Trump’s trip to Beijing in May. The duo is expected to discuss trade, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and other issues.
The tone of the post, amid a cost-of-living crisis, struck a nerve with critics on social media:
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So you’re struggling but at least the White House has a nice fancy dinner! https://t.co/NTkdKYzPKT
— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@AdamKinzinger) September 17, 2026
Americans can’t afford groceries https://t.co/m1NwSa6xKA
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) September 17, 2026
Grok, make the most cringe, out of touch post imaginable. https://t.co/73ZrCPR4kf
— Jim Stewartson, Decelerationist 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@jimstewartson) September 17, 2026
Marie Antoinette vibes…
“Let them eat cake.” https://t.co/WcUlf15aOS
— Anthony Holler (@anthonyholler) September 17, 2026
OMFG… People cannot afford GROUND BEEF
Someone thought this was a good idea….
MAGA are dipshits. https://t.co/7U81Gicb0m
— Conservative (@Conservative2TX) September 17, 2026
While Americans are not able to afford groceries or gasoline, I ask you… Has there ever been a more completely tone deaf administration? https://t.co/6nK9wOEZWE
— Heidi (@HeidiOCanada) September 17, 2026
Worth the record high gas prices if you ask me! https://t.co/oo3nvE7eJb
— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) September 18, 2026
*Me, paying $180 to fill up my truck*
Hell yeah! This is what I voted for!!!!!!! https://t.co/fcjOJcTZvu
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— Centrism Fan Acct 🔹 (@Wilson__Valdez) September 17, 2026
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