on social media to note how her husband has used it to target opponents and bash critics. The First Lady, who grew up in Slovenia, spoke about coming to the United States at the age of 26, telling the (mask-less) crowd at the White House that she studied for a decade before becoming a citizen. “As an immigrant and a very independent woman, I understand what a privilege it is to live here and to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities we have,” she said.