Melania Trump's made-in-Italy dress undermines POTUS' made-in-USA tweet

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First lady Melania Trump's fondness for Euro couture is being used against her husband, who posted a picture of her wearing a made-in-Italy dress in a Labor Day tweet about his made-in-America values.

Naturally, it was noticed on Twitter, where Mrs. Trump's wardrobe choices lately have been weaponized by President Trump's critics to bash her, him or his policies, fairly or not.

Last week, it was Mrs. Trump's sky-high traveling shoes for trips to the flood zone left behind by Hurricane Harvey — even though she changed on Air Force One into sensible sneakers for her public appearances in Texas and Louisiana.

By Monday, some on Twitter had moved on to mocking a tweet posted by POTUS on Labor Day, celebrating his support for everything made in America.

"We are building our future with American hands, American labor, American iron, aluminum and steel. Happy #LaborDay!," his tweet read.

He included a picture of himself with his wife from the Congressional Picnic at the White House in June: She is wearing a sleeveless frock by designer Mary Katrantzou featuring a lattice-pattern in vibrant hues.

Katrantzou was born in Greece and is based in London; the Osmond Lion Stripe dress was made in Italy, according to the Saks Fifth Avenue website where it is sold out. (The $1,900 dress is still available, on sale for $456, at the Orchard Mile website.)

It may be that the president had no idea when he posted the picture that his wife's dress was not made in America. But the tweet left him vulnerable to accusations of hypocrisy, especially since some of the apparel in daughter Ivanka Trump's fashion line is made in China.

"And American lies. Even Melania's $2,000+ dress is made in Italy! How stupid do you think we are?," tweeted Arialis Miren.