Melania Trump fury: Showtime sparks Twitter storm in FLOTUS snub for 'First Ladies' series

FLOTUS fans were fuming after the announcement was made that former First Lady Michelle Obama would be portrayed in the series. Academy award-winning actress Viola Davis is set to play ex-US President Barack Obama’s wife in the new show. The show will feature a number of former First Ladies, with others being shown including Eleanor Roosevelt and Betty Ford.

But not everyone was happy at the Melania snub.

One wrote on Twitter: “So disgusting, I bet Michelle had something to do with it.

“She couldn’t handle that Melania is so classy, loves America and is a beautiful First Lady.”

Another said: “Melania is stunning, speaks five different languages and is a fantastic mother and First Lady.

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“She is brilliant.”

A third added: “Showtime is ignoring history in the making!

“Trying to ease what they don’t like.

“Shameful!”

Michelle and Barack have struck a deal with Netflix to help produce a number of their upcoming shows and documentaries.

The issue was highlighted by former candidate for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District Chuck Callesto.

He believes the snub could have a big impact on next year’s presidential election.

He wrote on Twitter: “Stuff like this is why we will see a Trump landslide in 2020…”

source: express.co.uk