Did Melania Trump Plagiarize Part of Michelle Obama’s 2008 Convention Speech?
Melania Trump, the wife of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, delivered a very moving speech tonight at the Republican National Convention. While the speech was praised by many, journalist Jarrett Hill was quick to point out that part of Melania Trump’s speech was lifted from Michelle Obama’s 2008 Democratic National Convention speech.
CORRECTION: Melania stole a whole graph from Michelle's speech. #GOPConvention
WATCH: https://t.co/8BCOwXAHSy pic.twitter.com/zudpDznGng— Jarrett Hill (@JarrettHill) July 19, 2016
Did Melania Trump plagiarize part of Michelle Obama’s 2008 Convention Speech?
Here are transcripts of the parts in question:
Obama: Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values…
Trump: My parents impressed on me the values…
Obama: …like: you work hard for what you want in life…
Trump: …that you work hard for what you want in life.
Obama: …that your word is your bond, that you do what you say you’re gonna do…
Trump: …that your word is your bond, and you do what you say…
Obama: …that you treat people with dignity and respect…
Trump: …that you treat people with respect…
Obama: …because we want our children and all children in this nation to know…
Trump: …because we want our children in this nation to know…
Obama: …the only limits on the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams…
Trump: …that the only limit to your achievements is the strength of your dreams…
Obama: …and your willingness to work hard for them.
Trump: …and your willingness to work for them.
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