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CONSPIRACY! Media Claims Melania Trump’s Ivory Pantsuit Is A ‘Silent Protest,’ And A ‘Racist Dog Whistle’

Emily Zanotti

First Lady Melania Trump made a grand entrance into her husband’s first State of the Union address last night wearing an ivory pantsuit by Christian Dior, a white Dolce & Gabbana blouse, and a pair of nude Christian Louboutin court shoes — a statement outfit that set her apart in a sea of muted colors and dark suits.

The media was quick to notice that Melania wasn’t dressed like the rest of the crowd, but instead of attributing the former model’s chic choices to superior taste or on-the-nose fashion sense, they were quick to assume Melania Trump’s suit was a statement of a different kind — a racist one.

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