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'Get That Illegal Alien Off Stage': Bette Midler Faces Backlash After Mocking Melania Trump's Accent

© REUTERS / KEVIN LAMARQUEU.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers her live address to the largely virtual 2020 Republican National Convention from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 25, 2020
U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers her live address to the largely virtual 2020 Republican National Convention from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 25, 2020 - Sputnik International
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Midler mocked a speech by Melania Trump delivered earlier on Tuesday during the Republican National Convention, lashing out at FLOTUS in a series of tweets calling to get "that illegal alien" off the stage.

The iconic US actress and singer, Bette Midler, has encountered a wave of criticism over mocking remarks about Melania Trump's accent she tweeted as the first lady spoke at the Republican National Convention.

Tweeting about the performances on the RNC, Midler took verbal shots at Melania, stating that "she still can't speak English" and demanding to "get that illegal alien off the stage", while the first lady delivered a speech in which she endorsed her husband and shared personal experiences.

In a speech wrapping up the second day of the convention, Melania urged an end to anti-racism demonstration violence, and called for "reflecting on our mistakes, be proud of our evolution and look to our way forward".

​Midler's tweets caused waves on Twitter, with netizens lashing out at the award-winning performer and accusing her of xenophobia and racism.

​Some users noted that Melania Trump is reported to be able to speak several languages, and suggested that Midler  share how many of languages she speaks.

​Others were outraged that the staunchly Democratic Midler, was making fun of an immigrant because of their accent.

Midler later apologized for mocking Melania's accent, noting that people with all accents are "welcomed always" in America. Commenting on her apology, Twitter users were divided, with some claiming that Melania should have improved her accent after living in the United States for as long as she has, and others insisting that the apology was not "appropriate".

Melania Trump spoke at the RNC, alongside such figures as Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, State Secretary Mike Pompeo and others. The convention is scheduled to continue until Thursday, when President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a speech accepting his Republican presidential nomination.

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