US first lady comes under fire in new book

White House criticises publication for its “over-dramatised” portrayal of Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama

US first ladies have always lived under the media spotlight and Michelle Obama, the wife of the country’s president, has enjoyed mostly good press.

But a controversial new book is drawing criticism over its scathing portrayal of the first lady. The White House has dismissed the book as an over-dramatisation.

Patty Culhane reports from Washington.

Source: Al Jazeera