
Melania Trump drew significant online criticism on Thursday, 12 March, after describing herself as a 'visionary' during a Women's History Month speech in Washington, in which she devoted considerable time to her own career and her documentary film, 'Melania'.
The address added to a long-running debate about the first lady's public image. A YouGov poll conducted in February ranked her as the second-least popular of the 11 most recent first ladies, a standing that shaped the reception of a speech that centred so heavily on her personal achievements.