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Barack Obama tan suit controversy
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this post was submitted on 09 Aug 2026
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Back then they said he look like a used car salesman. But keep in mind Regan wore a tan suit too.
The outrage was over anything. Like Obama wearing loose jeans because he lost weight during presidency. Or Michelle making monkey noises to amuse daughter.
You can tell its dishonest because look at 47 and their comments. Total 180.
I want to make clear that I totally understand that there's a clear double standard, as there's always is with Democrats, moreso if there're not white.
But also thanks, the "used car salesman" thing is the kind of context I was looking for. It doesn't justify it but helps me understand what they're even basing their criticism on.