Melania Trump's Funeral Attire Sparks Controversy and Defense

While some criticize her choice of a gray coat at Rosalynn Carter's funeral, others defend her, pointing to past non-black attire by other first ladies at funerals.

• Melania Trump's choice of a gray coat at the funeral of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has sparked online debate, with some criticizing her for not adhering to the traditional black attire.
• Conservative media and some public figures, including journalist Geraldo Rivera, have defended Trump's attire, pointing out that other first ladies, including Rosalynn Carter herself, have worn non-black attire to funerals in the past.
• Actor Billy Baldwin's post comparing Melania Trump's attendance at the funeral to Donald Trump's absence from Joe Biden's inauguration has gone viral.
• Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former close friend and aide to Melania Trump, accused her of using the funeral as a 'photo op'.
• Despite the controversy, etiquette expert Diane Gottsman stated that Trump's gray coat was 'conservative and respectful' and an 'acceptable color for funerals.'

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