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CNN Contributor April Ryan: Melania Trump Isn't Really American, You Know
Townhall.com ^ | May 8, 2018 | Katie Pavlich

Posted on 05/08/2018 8:59:15 AM PDT by jazusamo

CNN Contributor April Ryan: Melania Trump Isn't Really American, You Know

Yesterday First Lady Melania Trump introduced her new initiative "Be Best," with a goal of promoting healthy behaviors and ending cyber bullying among children.

"There is one goal to Be Best and that is to educate children about the many issues they are facing today. If we truly listen to what our kids have to say, whether it be their concerns or ideas, adults can provide them the support and tools they need to grow up to be happy and productive adults who contribute positively to society and their global communities," Mrs. Trump said during a Rose Garden ceremony. "There are too many critical issues facing children today, so the three main pillars of Be Best will include wellbeing, social media use, and opioid abuse."

"Together, I believe we should strive to provide kids with the tools they need to cultivate their social and emotional health," she continued. "We can and should teach children the importance of social and self-awareness, positive relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Once a child understands these vital skills, they will be able to communicate openly with one another and instill positive feelings of mutual respect, compassion, and self-esteem."

While discussing the initiative and President Trump's own shortcomings on behavior Monday night, CNN contributor and White House correspondent April Ryan argued Mrs. Trump isn't "culturally American."

"There are a lot of realities that she is dealing with. This is a First Lady who is not culturally American but she is learning the ways," Ryan said.

1.13 min Video

Mrs. Trump has been an American citizen since 2006. She became a permanent resident in 2001.

H/T: Thanks to the Washington Free Beacon for grabbing the video.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: americanqueen; aprilryan; cnn; firstlady; firstladymelania; flotusmelania; melania; melaniatrump; trumpfamily
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To: conservatism_IS_compassion

You’re absolutely right and I’m witness to it.


61 posted on 05/08/2018 11:05:20 AM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: jazusamo

And Owebowmao was or is?
That turd had just about the most un-American upbringing you could imagine.


62 posted on 05/08/2018 11:09:30 AM PDT by vpintheak (Freedom is not equality; and equality is not freedom!)
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To: All

CNN is not really a USA news system. It is owned and operated by enemies, foreign and domestic. Globalists who do everything they can to subvert USA into global economics.


63 posted on 05/08/2018 11:43:11 AM PDT by veracious (UN = OIC = Islam ; Dems may change USAgov completely, just amend USConstitution)
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To: redcatcherb412
Hear,hear. One of the best Americans I have ever known was from EAST Germany.He came here when he was thirteen, long before the wall came down.

The proudest day of his life was the day he received his citizenship. Tragically he was killed in an accident, while working for his family. He did not receive any welfare, even while in the US ARMY, with two kids. Anyone who tells me he was not AMERICAN will have a fight on his hands.

God bless our LEGAL immigrants!

64 posted on 05/08/2018 12:06:52 PM PDT by snowtigger (Deplorable, and proud of it!!)
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To: MrEdd

Sadly for the Cruznadian, facts have no expiration date.


65 posted on 05/08/2018 12:56:35 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: jazusamo; JoSixChip; hillarynot; Jane Long; BlackFemaleArmyCaptain; Black Agnes; djstex; ...

This Ryan person would do well to remember her ancestors came from Africa and should be lucky she is even walking around in America...

Ryan hasn’t got the class or brains to be thought of nothing but trash so best for her to remember there are some that have it and some that don’t and she is one that doesn’t...


66 posted on 05/08/2018 2:09:20 PM PDT by HarleyLady27 ( "The Force Awakens!!!"...Trump and Pence: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!)
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To: HarleyLady27

Isn’t it amazing how much the Leftists love immigrants, until one of the legal ones rise in the Conservative ranks.

Melania is the First Lady of the United States, and she came here through the legal process.

I guess her mistake was coming legally.


67 posted on 05/08/2018 2:22:45 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: jazusamo

What a great photo of the First Lady, Melania Trump. Bears reposting...
68 posted on 05/08/2018 2:24:07 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: HarleyLady27

Regarding April Ryan - the stupid is strong with this one.


69 posted on 05/08/2018 2:30:56 PM PDT by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: DoughtyOne

I agree, it’s a great photo and nothing phony about her.


70 posted on 05/08/2018 2:33:11 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Give what a rest?


71 posted on 05/08/2018 2:53:39 PM PDT by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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To: jazusamo

Found a 2nd immigrant they don’t like?


72 posted on 05/08/2018 2:56:14 PM PDT by <1/1,000,000th%
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To: HarleyLady27
A loathsome communist. April Ryan is miserable and that fact pleases me just fine. 😆
73 posted on 05/08/2018 3:18:01 PM PDT by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey! Public Ed/Academia are the farm team for more Marxists coming, infini)
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To: jazusamo

April Ryan: living proof that you actually can put lipstick on a pig.


74 posted on 05/08/2018 3:21:58 PM PDT by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves.")
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To: vette6387

Born in the US of citizen parents is an AMERICAN. Otherwise American citizen maybe, but not a cultural and born American. Heck, she can barely speak English, has only been in the US a dozen years and is basically a rich-kid’s mail order bride, a model. I don’t fault Trump from marrying her, but calling her American is over the top and not right. She is an American citizen by married.


75 posted on 05/08/2018 6:10:31 PM PDT by Reno89519 (No Amnesty! No Catch-and-Release! Just Say No to All Illegal Aliens! Arrest & Deport!)
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76 posted on 05/08/2018 7:22:10 PM PDT by poconopundit (MAGA... Get the Spirit. Grow your community. Focus on your Life's Work. Empower the Young.)
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To: jazusamo

That’s just ignorant.


77 posted on 05/08/2018 7:32:36 PM PDT by gogeo
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; V K Lee; HarleyLady27; Liz
Actually Melania is multi-cultural.

She's Italian. . .

She's Russian. . .

And she's Red White and Blue. . .


78 posted on 05/08/2018 7:32:45 PM PDT by poconopundit (MAGA... Get the Spirit. Grow your community. Focus on your Life's Work. Empower the Young.)
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To: jazusamo

No kidding.

Hey, I thought we were a nation of immigrants. After all, my father’s side came from Czechoslovakia, and my mother’s side came from Sweden.

But I was born in Chicago. And I didn’t have to go through all the tests and other rigaramole that she is doing to become a real American. I salute her for that.


79 posted on 05/08/2018 9:03:32 PM PDT by proud American in Canada
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To: Reno89519

Yes they are different. In the sense that they take nothing for granted. Unlike those who were born in this country. They take steps to become part of America they love her with a passion they love the ideals they love the freedom. There are many were born on native soil who don’t care.

Sorry for mistakes too tired using voice to text goodnight everyone take care


80 posted on 05/08/2018 9:09:17 PM PDT by proud American in Canada
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