She Must Not Overstep Her Boundaries
One common criticism of First Ladies is they are either “too involved” or not involved enough in their husband’s presidency. The First Lady is expected to stick to the duties of her role as First Lady: humanitarian efforts, overseeing the decorating, and planning parties and events. Showing too much interest or not enough interest in political affairs can hurt the First Lady’s standing with the public. First Lady Hillary Clinton was known for overstepping her boundaries and getting involved with her husband’s presidency at a political level, which she received flack for doing. This caused her to step back and focus on her duties as First Lady, instead of trying to act as co-President.