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Who wore it better: Melania Trump or Discuss SectionJoyce Beatty?

On Thursday night at the Democratic convention, Ohio congresswoman Beatty hit the stage in a white dress that looked remarkably similar to something we saw at the Republican convention last week.

SEE ALSO: The story behind Melania Trump's speech finally comes out

In the ultimate Throwback Thursday, those white puffy sleeves took us right back to Melania Trump's speech. The speech was less about the dress she wore and became about how she lifted some of her speech from Michelle Obama's 2008 address to the Democratic convention.

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The folk of Twitter were quick to point out the balloon-sleeve, white number looked like it may have been plagiarized straight from Trump. The copy cat move is either the biggest burn in the convention or the two ladies have impeccable, matching style.

If the speeches aren't doing it for you, take the time to play a little game of "spot the difference." We report, you decide.

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable The new plagiarism scandal. Credit: Getty Images Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Perhaps just a style coincidence? You decide. Credit: AFP/Getty Images

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