On Tuesday April 13, Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to earthquake- damaged Haiti. This was her first solo trip since her husband took office. She was accompanied their by Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden. There, they greated the people and participated in activitys such as painting with the children. Obama's and Biden's visit was intended to underscore US commitment to the Haitian reconstruction effort.
I think it's great that our country is showing support for the Haitian community. I'm glad Michelle Obama let the Haitian people know that the U.S. cares and that we are aware of the devastation. However, I think she should have done more than just paint with the children and talk to the people. I think she should have passed out food and clothes to the people considering there all starving and homeless. Many Haitians commented that Obama should have brought them food instead of coming to Haiti for a press oppurtunity.