Yesterday, the Trumps visited the border. After about two weeks of justified outrage at the detention of children in inhumane conditions at the border, this visit seemed inevitable. Moreover, Donald Trump's signing of an executive order keeping families together, the logistics of which are still a bit unclear, seemed to be a bold step in the right direction.

But then.

Melania Trump selected a jacket emblazoned with the words, "I don't really care. Do u?" for her visit to the border.

Intentional or not, this was an embarrassingly ignorant and thoughtless choice. It begs the question, "Is anyone with PR experience even working in the White House these days?"

The optimist in me would like to believe that this was simply a reflection of the foible of this administration: insensitivity. Melania Trump seemed to stand against the detention of children at the border, and spoke almost in unison with former First Ladies, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. This was an issue that crossed party lines, especially among First Ladies, for a unified showing of disgust at a crime so egregious as separating children of any age, but certainly those under the age of 10, from parents. Certainly, there is no way that Melania, a mother and immigrant herself, felt no sympathy or even empathy for the children and parents separated at the border.

However, a jacket displaying such a harsh sentiment during a border visit seems extremely tasteless, especially for a woman who is typically so well-dressed. It is unlikely that Melania selected her own outfit, which makes the situation all the more confusing, because it implies that not only Melania, but also all those traveling with her along with her stylist felt this outfit to be fitting with regard to what is considered by many to be a national crisis.

The jacket fits within a broader theme of the administration, wherein conflicting messages not only confuse the public but also embarrass and reflect poorly upon the administration as a whole. Think about it: in the span of a few weeks, Trump has ordered zero tolerance and separation of families, signed an executive order to keep families together, and okay-ed a jacket implying that he and his family are actually completely ambivalent to the entire situation. It is not the first time confusion has reflected poorly on our understanding of policy or the reputation of the country as a whole, either. We had a will they won't they relationship with a trade war for months before it happened, Trump and Kim were the Ross and Rachel of on again off again meetings, and immigration has constantly been a confusing topic for the nation as a whole.

Events like these reflect poorly not only on a national level, but also on an international level. The United States is, unfortunately, making international headlines as a nation in which our First Lady thinks this is an acceptable outfit to wear to the border during such a contentious and trying time. At best, therefore, this is a PR nightmare.

At worst, this is a broader reflection of an administration wont to thoughtlessness and carelessness when it comes to foreign and state affairs.

As a country, we must be aware of both interpretations, and we must also hold those in office and those close to those in office accountable for thoughtlessness and insensitivity.