Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, directly challenging former President Donald Trump for his long-standing efforts to vilify the Obamas. She accused Trump of using "ugly, misogynistic, racist lies" as a substitute for real solutions. She questioned who would inform him that the presidency might be one of those "Black jobs" he referenced in a recent press conference. Obama emphasized that unlike those with generational wealth, most people cannot afford to fail repeatedly or manipulate circumstances to ensure their success.