Melania Trump has criticized the Biden administration over the cost of living and what she claims is the silencing of her husband in a rare public statement.
The former first lady has largely stayed away from the press and even her husband’s campaign, making a quiet appearance at the Republican National Convention in July after the assassination attempt on the former president.
She posted a black-and-white video on social media on Sunday, following Thursday’s preview of her upcoming memoir, leaving no doubt about where she stands in the run-up to her husband’s battle to reclaim the White House.
Melania began by saying: “The results of the 2020 election changed our lives forever. They affected our quality of life, the cost of food, gasoline, security, and even the geopolitical landscape.”
She then claimed that “America is more divided today than ever” before criticizing the legal system’s treatment of her husband.
Melania Trump slammed the Biden administration over the cost of living and what she claims is the silencing of her husband in a rare public statement
She posted a black-and-white video on social media on Sunday, following Thursday’s preview of her new memoir, and left no doubt about where she stands in the run-up to her husband’s battle to reclaim the White House.
“It has become increasingly clear that freedom of expression faces significant challenges, as demonstrated by the efforts to silence my husband.”
The video shows Trump’s words being repeated as she says them before cutting to a photo of a blank white book with only the word “MELANIA” in capital letters, with a link to her website to pre-order the apparent new book.
The book’s promotional text reads: “Melania is the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has defined personal excellence, overcome adversity and forged her own path. The former First Lady invites readers into her world, offering an intimate portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life.”
The book also includes “stories and images never before shared with the public.”
Melania sells for $40, a signed copy for $75 and a “collector’s edition” for $250.
His book will be released on October 1st. It is available for Pre-order on Amazon for $30.
“Writing this memoir has been a deeply personal and reflective journey for me,” she said in a video posted to her social media accounts on Thursday.
“As a private person who has often been the subject of public scrutiny and misrepresentation, I feel a responsibility to set the record straight. I believe it is important to share my perspective – the truth.”
The 48-second video begins with the former first lady speaking directly to the camera. It also includes footage from her time in the White House, including her trip to Africa and her work on her Be Best campaign.
The former first lady has largely stayed away from the press and even her husband’s campaign, making a silent appearance at the Republican National Convention in July following the assassination attempt on the former president.
There are also some photos from her modeling days and when she was a young mother with her son Barron. They feature Donald Trump.
Melania Trump announced in July that she would publish her memoirs, a surprising announcement from the normally reserved first lady.
In the book, she “reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her into the world of high fashion in Europe and New York, and her chance encounter with Donald Trump, a chance meeting that forever changed the course of her life,” according to her summary.
‘Melania opens up about her courtship, her life in the spotlight, and the joys of being a mother. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House, shedding light on her advocacy work and the causes that touch her close to home.’
“Melania” will be published by Skyhorse Publishing, which has published Trump supporters such as former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and attorney Alan Dershowitz.
The former first lady has been the subject of many biographies and books, but this is the first time she has told her story.
It is unclear whether he worked with a co-author and whether he will go on a book tour.
Melania Trump, 54, has been something of an enigma in public life.
Melania Trump announced in July that she would publish her memoirs, a surprising announcement from the normally reserved first lady.
The former first lady has been the subject of many biographies and books, but this is the first time she has told her story.
Donald Trump’s third wife is intensely private and spent much of her White House years focused on raising her son Barron, then a teenager.
Her son is now studying at New York University’s Stern School of Business and her husband is running for a second term in the White House.
After the Trumps left the White House in January 2021, Melania Trump kept a low profile.
She has not been very involved in her husband’s campaign for the White House in 2024.
She appeared in his campaign announcement and at the Republican National Convention, where, unlike other candidates’ wives, she chose not to address delegates.
She has yet to appear at any campaign rallies.
She also did not attend the first presidential debate and has been careful to distance herself from her husband’s legal troubles.
She organized two fundraisers for Log Cabin Republicans, a conservative LGBTQ group.
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And she has worked on some hosting issues in her post-White House life.
Financial disclosure reports showed thatThe former first lady earns substantial income from speaking fees, properties in New York and Slovenia that she rents out, and her non-fungible token (NFT) license agreement.
Earlier this week, in an exclusive chat with DailyMail.com, Donald Trump spoke about Melania’s role in the campaign and whether we would see more of her between now and November.
“I would like to, that’s not the point. This world is horrible for me,” he said six weeks after an assassin’s bullet went through his ear.
“It’s not as bad for Democrats as it is for me. And I wish my family didn’t have to go out and deal with some of the things that, as you know, happen.”
Melania, he said, cares deeply about the country.
“She will do whatever she needs to do, but my children have not been treated properly,” he said. “She has not been treated properly.”
Melania has chosen her moments carefully. She received a rapturous reception at the party convention in Milwaukee and issued a public statement after the attempt on her husband’s life, asking people to remember that love is worth more than political differences.
As far as Trump is concerned, it’s one thing for him to take the bullets and the blows, and another for his family to be in the line of fire.
“My kids gave up a lot of things and all they did was get accused of Russia, Russia, Russia and all these hoaxes, you know, misinformation, disinformation,” she said.
“I don’t want them to be affected by the horrible things that Democrats are willing to do.”