Melania Trump could be America’s least popular First Lady

After Melania Trump’s speech on the opening night of the Republican National Convention appeared to plagiarise Michelle Obama, the potential first lady came in for scathing criticism. Campaign officials did not deny the similarities between the two speeches, arguing the words used were commonplace. Nevertheless, it has proven extremely embarrassing, casting a shadow over her husband’s Republican coronation. Even before the convention, a Gallup poll found that Melania Trump’s public image is less popular than other spouses. 28 per cent of American adults find the Slovenian-born supermodel favourable with 32 per cent viewing her unfavourably. 40 per cent of people had not heard of her or held no opinion. How does that compare to other potential first ladies down through the years?

When Bill Clinton ran for office in 1992, Hillary Clinton was viewed favourably by 55 per cent of Americans. Tipper Gore was even more popular in 2000 with 57 per cent of people viewing her in a positive light. Cindy McCain and Ann Romney also enjoyed favourable images with the public in 2008 and 2012 respectively. Current first lady Michelle Obama was viewed favourably by 53 per cent of US adults in 2008. As it stands, Melania Trump has the least favourable ratings of any prospective first lady Gallup has measured since 1992.

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