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Obama's daughters criticized for 'classless' outfits at thanksgiving event

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US President Barack Obama's daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama, were recently condemned for their outfits at the annual turkey pardoning event at the White House.

A Republican official called them disrespectful and classless for their choice of attire at a Thanksgiving ceremony, the BBC reported.

Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Republican congressman Stephen Fincher, made her comments in a Facebook post. It was heavily criticized and subsequently deleted.

Lauten, however, later apologized for her "hurtful words.

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First Published: Nov 30 2014 | 2:31 PM IST

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