The users were struck by the outfit of Melania Trump, who resembled the clothes of planters and slave owners. A round wide helmet, leather boots and light-colored trousers turned out to be particularly inappropriate in Africa, where a similar style of dress is associated with the colonial period.
Western users of social networks spoke out about Melania Trump, who pointed out a costume that was out of place in terms of historical context.
“It's like appearing at a meeting of African-American cotton producers in the form of a Confederate soldier. Historical context matters, ”wrote history professor Matt Carotenuto on Twitter.
Later, the historian added that Melanya Trump collected all possible stereotypes about the colonizer in Africa, taking pictures with elephants and orphans.
