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What we learned about Melania Trump from her first international trip (Surprisingly fair for them)
CNN Politics ^ | May 27, 2017 | Kate Bennett, CNN's COVER/LINE

Posted on 05/27/2017 2:00:28 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

As the overseas debut of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump draws to a close -- the couple is set to return to Washington this weekend -- there was the usual bluster and bravado from the President.

His white-knuckled handshake with France's new president made headlines. The speech to NATO was memorable, as was his brusque, push-aside of the leader of Montenegro to make his way to the front of a pack of world leaders. It was classic, unadulterated Trump, a man the country has come to know for all of the above quirks, mannerisms and machismo.

But this trip was especially telling about Melania Trump, a first lady about whom the country is still learning, four months into her husband's administration.

From the moment she stepped off the plane in Saudi Arabia, it was clear she had given thought to her wardrobe, using the fashion diplomacy tactic that worked so well for her predecessor, Michelle Obama. Her flowing black jumpsuit, by designer Stella McCartney, looked consciously similar to an abaya, the traditional robe garments worn by Muslim women in the region. In Israel, she donned white, a color considered by some Jews to be sacred, and a symbol of purity and peace. To meet the Pope, it was formal black lace with head veil. For Brussels, she donned a tan suit made by a Belgian designer and in Italy, both the Rome and Sicily legs, Trump stuck to outfits by the Italian fashion house of Dolce & Gabbana.....

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TOPICS: Government; Politics; Travel
KEYWORDS: fashion; firstladymelania; flotus; flotusmelania; machismo; melania; melaniaarticle; pope; queenofamerica; trump; trumpfamily; trumpvisit
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The head of Dolce & Gabbana loves her.
1 posted on 05/27/2017 2:00:29 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; hoosiermama; Right_in_Virginia; reformedliberal; Jane Long; HopeandGlory; ...
Ping to First Lady Melania's List.

Like I have been saying.

A Massive Step Up from what came before.


2 posted on 05/27/2017 2:02:07 PM PDT by KC_Lion (Proud Keeper of the Sarah Palin and New First Lady Melania Ping Lists. Let me know if you want on.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
...and we all do....great FLOTUS....style...grace...poise....and accomplishments.
3 posted on 05/27/2017 2:03:46 PM PDT by spokeshave (In the Thatch Weave,..Trump's Wing Man is Truth)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“using the fashion diplomacy tactic that worked so well for her predecessor, Michelle Obama.”

WHAT?


4 posted on 05/27/2017 2:08:41 PM PDT by Mercat (Every time an old guy farts, a butterfly dies.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“I think the fact that they are the only first couple to live apart is telling,” says Brower.”

Yeah,for about 3-4 months.

I guess this idiot never heard of Bess Truman,who detested D.C.

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5 posted on 05/27/2017 2:09:03 PM PDT by Mears ("It takes a lot of clout to be a victim."---Joe Sobran)
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To: spokeshave

Just think how proud the folks back in Slovenia must be.


6 posted on 05/27/2017 2:13:21 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Known as the Father of modern agriculture)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The Daily Mail also did an incredible tribute to Melania with tons of awesome photos and video clips. The nicest one I’ve seen. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4548042/Melania-Trump-signs-winning-hearts-trip.html


7 posted on 05/27/2017 2:14:53 PM PDT by TexasCruzin (Trump is the man. #TrumpPence16)
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...using the fashion diplomacy tactic that worked so well for her predecessor, Michelle Obama.

YIKES!!! Michelle's too tight layers, too tight sweaters, wrinkled ill fitting pants/skirts, continuos boob belt utilization costumes were a fashion diplomacy tactic...who knew?

8 posted on 05/27/2017 2:17:24 PM PDT by Stand Watch Listen
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

A lot of foreign leaders learned that they need to trade up to stay competitive in the wife game.


9 posted on 05/27/2017 2:19:27 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (If there's lead in the air,there's hope.)
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To: Mears

Of course, the msm never mentions that once the Clintons left the WH, they basically lived separate lives in separate residences.

No one ever talks about the very curious relationship between Hillary and
Huma.

DT is 70 years old and MT, although stunning, is approaching menopause. Perhaps the first bloom is off their romance, but that doesn’t mean there is no affection or commitment between the two of them.


10 posted on 05/27/2017 2:23:15 PM PDT by independentmind (In te Domine confido non confundar in aeternum s)
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To: Stand Watch Listen

Yikes..continuos=continuous


11 posted on 05/27/2017 2:24:13 PM PDT by Stand Watch Listen
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“YIKES!!! Michelle’s too tight layers, too tight sweaters, wrinkled ill fitting pants/skirts, continuos boob belt utilization costumes were a fashion diplomacy tactic...who knew?”

Yep, they’re still trying to polish that turd.


12 posted on 05/27/2017 2:24:23 PM PDT by oldvirginian (Government is at best a necessary evil, at worst a millstone around the neck of the citizenry.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

That’s one lucky airman! God she is beautiful. What a joy to have a real woman as FLOTUS.


13 posted on 05/27/2017 2:25:58 PM PDT by jmacusa (Dad may be in charge but mom knows whats going on.)
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Wait... I missed the white knuckle handshake... anyone have pics of the French president’s eyes bugging out?


14 posted on 05/27/2017 2:30:16 PM PDT by piasa
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To: Mercat

Delusional.


15 posted on 05/27/2017 2:31:48 PM PDT by GnuThere
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To: TexasCruzin

Anyone know the deal on the ring on right hand. I think she mostly wears that one..or at least on this trip.


16 posted on 05/27/2017 2:40:16 PM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
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To: piasa

You can find it on twitter..along with that bizarre diss of trump ..walking towards him on the left....faking him out..veering to Merkel. I think that deal was intentional.


17 posted on 05/27/2017 2:42:38 PM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
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To: Mercat

LOL! Idiots.


18 posted on 05/27/2017 2:42:46 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

NOTHING worked for Michelle Obama on visits to other countries. That is a joke right there.


19 posted on 05/27/2017 2:43:11 PM PDT by madison10 (Love the Trumps, they have made my week.)
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To: Stand Watch Listen

Fashion diplomacy by the former FLATUS?? It looked more to me like a declaration of war. (And no, FLATUS was not a typo.)


20 posted on 05/27/2017 2:51:05 PM PDT by Bob (Damn, the democrats haven't been this upset since Republicans freed their slaves.)
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