Your Word is Your Bond

Melania Trump, wife of Donald Trump, gave a speech at the Republican National Convention the other day that sent cyberspace into an uproar, causing her to become the butt of many hashtags and jokes, as well as the new face of memes everywhere. Mrs. Trump was accused of plagiarism, stealing pieces from a speech First Lady Michelle Obama gave during the Democratic National Convention in 2008.

As it turns out Meredith McIver, a longtime employee of the Trump organization, spoke out on the faux pas today stating it was an innocent mistake. Like a loyal employee, McIver took the wrap for it all saying that during a phone conversation Mrs. Trump discussed people who inspired her noting a person she has always liked is Michelle Obama. McIver said Mrs. Trump gave her some examples of messages she wanted to share during her speech... apparently messages like the ones First Lady Michelle Obama conveyed in her 2008 speech. McIver said she wrote the examples down and even included them in the draft which ultimately became the final speech. Hmmm.... so you mean to tell me no one re-read the draft? Melania Trump, someone who clearly has a hard time speaking the English language was going on national television to give a speech that was deemed important, and no one bothered to proofread it? WOW. That's incredible! What an #EpicFail!

Meredith McIver goes on to say this was my mistake and I feel terrible for the chaos I have caused Melania and the Trumps as well as to Mrs. Obama. No harm was meant. She even said she offered to resign but Mr. Trump and the Trump family rejected her resignation and Mr. Trump told her people make innocent mistakes and we learn and grow from these experiences.

Well, people do make honest mistakes, it happens and life goes on.... but somehow, I don't think this was an honest mistake. I believe the writer(s) knew exactly what they were doing and they thought no one would catch it. First Lady Michelle Obama gave a very moving speech in 2008 and obviously it was a very memorable one.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so with that being said, should First Lady Michelle Obama be flattered or should the Trumps offer her an apology? Do you think Melania Trump's speech was accidental or on purpose?

What are your thoughts?

Read more about Meredith McIver's admission below:
Trump writer admits to plagiarism

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