The first lady has previously been criticized for being tone deaf with the messages she posts on social media.
First Lady Melania Trump's initiative to build a tennis court pavilion in the ground of the White House has prompted a wave of criticism on Twitter, with users suggesting the project was not one ordinary Americans could relate to.Melania shared pictures of herself posing with a shovel in the grounds of the White House announcing the start of construction on the project—but was blasted by some for being tone deaf amid larger controversies in Washington and across the country.
"Exciting to break ground on the new tennis pavilion project at the White House today. Thank you to all who will help in making this legacy piece possible for future first families to gather at and enjoy for years to come," she said in a series of tweets. "I am pleased to announce the ground breaking of a new tennis pavilion on the White House grounds. This structure will be a testament to American craftsmanship and skill, Melania's @FLOTUS account continued.
Exciting to break ground on the new tennis pavilion project at the White House today. Thank you to all who will help in making this legacy piece possible for future first families to gather at and enjoy for years to come.
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