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What Michelle Obama Actually Said

Q: Did Michelle Obama call women who voted for President Donald Trump “stupid”?

A: No. But the former first lady did say she was concerned about the role women played in electing Trump.

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Former first lady Michelle Obama made headlines in recent days for a public appearance in which she expressed concern about how women view

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