Melania Is Having A Beautiful Time In Africa – Twitter Libs Are Triggered By Her Helmet

I have been eagerly following coverage of Melania’s trip to Ghana.

It’s been really fun – as I have been to many of the places she’s visiting now. I was especially struck by her visit to Cape Coast castle, as it was a poignantly emotional visit for me as well.

Day two in #Ghana was so impactful. My visit to Cape Coast castle was a solemn reminder of a time in our history that should never be forgotten. Thank you to Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta & the chieftains for the warm welcome & cultural ceremony. #FLOTUSinAfrica2018 pic.twitter.com/pdf9yrmQL8

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 3, 2018

Like Melania, I was welcomed with love and generosity by the lovely people of Ghana.

And yeah… that’s me on the right.

BEFORE YOU SAY ANYTHING ABOUT MY HAIR. A few local women offered to do it – it’s how they made their money. I paid them, they braided my hair and talked to me about their culture. It was a really fun and informative exchange. Come at me about cultural appropriation – WHATEVER. But if you do, and you’re not Mexican (I’m born and raised) I instantly demand you never eat a taco again. SO SUCK IT.

Anyway- it’s been really fun watching Melania’s trip because Ghana holds a special place in my heart. Watching the videos of her, I can tell it will in hers, too.

I have covered @FLOTUS for almost two years and have never seen her smile and laugh more than she is now with these baby elephants 🐘 pic.twitter.com/Cmbt9HpV6k

— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) October 5, 2018

I mean LOOK. AT. THIS.

. @FLOTUS *dances* with the kids at Nest, entering the baby orphanage as they hold her hands and bring her inside pic.twitter.com/qWG8iNZsET

— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) October 5, 2018

I love this so hard. I TOTALLY get it. How do you NOT dance?!

She’s having such a lovely time there!

Thank you Ghana! 🇺🇸 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/d34cqFyRdN

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 4, 2018

So what do people focus on?

The pith helmet Melania Trump wore during a Kenyan safari wasn’t her most glaring faux pas. But some see her choice of a symbol of European colonial rule as a big error on the global stage. https://t.co/509wb8PJxu

— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) October 5, 2018

*sigh*

Her RACIST hat.

Melania Trump wearing a pith helmet on her trip to “Africa” is more than a silly sartorial choice. It’s a reflection of her outdated understanding of Africa. (Also, she was photographed in safari attire multiple times on this trip.) #FLOTUSinAfricaBingo https://t.co/aCnkOnPBF8

— kim yi dionne (@dadakim) October 5, 2018

Yeah. F’real. They’re all over it.

Oh. And her boots. Her boots are racist, too.

I see Melania went with the “perpetrator of a colonial massacre” boot choice. Tres chic. Just missing the pith helmet. https://t.co/VKVTABgkZF

— Aaron Leaf (@aaronleaf) October 5, 2018

lol, I swear I missed the fact that she’s actually carrying a pith helmet in those photos. My bad. Complete look achieved.

— Aaron Leaf (@aaronleaf) October 5, 2018

That OG genocidaire look is very popular with the safari crowd. pic.twitter.com/tXie6xNAKM

— Aaron Leaf (@aaronleaf) October 5, 2018

Yeah. Because Melania is super in to “genocide,” don’t you know?

I just cannot.