Right-wing commentator and podcaster Matt Walsh attacked Michelle Obama after she spoke about Black hair struggles during her new book tour. A clip of Michelle Obama’s comments was first posted by Daily Caller. Matt Walsh quoted this clip on X and called her an “ungrateful wench.” He also said Michelle Obama “hates white people.” His comments came after she talked about how Black women often feel pressure to keep their hair straight to match old beauty rules. Michelle Obama spoke about this during a live talk with Tracee Ellis Ross for her new book The Look. She said braids make her feel free and help her move through daily life without worrying about her hair. After the clip went viral, Matt Walsh posted a long rant on X and then talked about the same topic again on his podcast. His reaction quickly spread online and drew strong attention.
Matt Walsh targets Michelle Obama after Michelle Obama’s bold hair remarks spark strong online reaction
On The Matt Walsh Show, Matt Walsh again went after Michelle Obama. He said Michelle Obama talks too much about beauty and spends a lot of time saying Black women are beautiful and deserve respect. Matt Walsh said she complains on camera even though she has lived a very comfortable life. He said people should not demand respect because respect comes on its own.Michelle Obama made her comments during her book tour talk with Tracee Ellis Ross. She spoke about her life after the White House. She said she grew up doing her own hair and makeup and still likes doing things by herself. She shared that she wanted freedom after leaving the White House and did not want to depend on a big team.Also Read: Candace Owens And Allie Beth Stuckey Spark Big Drama As New Words On Charlie Kirk Assassination Go ViralMichelle Obama told the crowd that many Black women avoid swimming or the gym because they do not want to mess up their straightened hair. She said straightening takes too much time and money and makes daily life stressful. She explained, “Our hair comes out curly. When we make it straight for beauty rules, we feel trapped.”Michelle Obama said braids help protect her hair and make her life easier. She said she loves braids and always knew she would return to them. She told people not to touch Black women’s hair, not to question it, and not to tell them how to wear it.
