Trump’s Policies Scares Me, they haunt me at night says Michelle Obama in Blistering Immigration Critique

In a powerful and emotional interview, former First Lady Michelle Obama opened up about the deep anxiety she feels over immigration policies under President Donald Trump’s administration. Speaking on the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast, Obama revealed that the treatment of immigrants and people of color in America has become a source of personal anguish—so intense that it often disrupts her sleep.

“I’m not afraid for me,” she said. “I’m afraid for the people who don’t have the kind of protection I have. I’m afraid for the immigrant who is afraid to go to the doctor. That’s what keeps me up.”

Obama’s words have struck a chord with many, reigniting a conversation about the emotional and psychological toll of political decisions on marginalized communities. Her remarks came amid growing concerns over the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants, its efforts to expand deportation powers, and its limitations on asylum-seekers.

“What keeps me up is the fact that there are people who are afraid for no reason other than the color of their skin,” she added, referencing policies and rhetoric that she believes unfairly target people of color and immigrants.

While the former First Lady did not mention specific policies by name, her comments were clearly aimed at the administration’s broader stance on immigration, border enforcement, and national identity. She emphasized the importance of compassion, fairness, and protecting human dignity—values she fears are being eroded.

Critics of Obama’s remarks were quick to point out that the Obama administration also oversaw high deportation rates, particularly in its first term. However, supporters argue that her message is one of empathy and accountability, focusing on the human impact of increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.

Michelle Obama has remained one of the most influential voices in American public life since leaving the White House. Her willingness to speak candidly about the emotional burden of political injustice reflects her ongoing commitment to advocacy—even when it means confronting uncomfortable truths.

As debates over immigration continue to shape the 2024 election cycle and beyond, voices like Michelle Obama’s remind the public of the human faces behind the headlines—and the moral weight of every policy decision.