In a rare interview with Fox News, former First Lady Melania Trump opened up about the effects of public criticism on her family, especially the left-wing attacks aimed at her husband, Donald Trump. The interview took place during her media tour to promote her highly anticipated memoir.
Melania revealed that due to her last name, a charitable donation she made to support scholarships for foster children was rejected. She explained, “Everyone initially agreed to accept my donation for the foster students. But after the board of directors found out it was from me, they called back and refused, saying they could not accept it.” The donation, originally intended for a university, was made shortly after the Trump family left the White House in 2021.
“It’s tragic because who really suffered?” she continued. “These children from foster care missed out on a scholarship because of my political views and association with my husband.”
Throughout the interview, Melania defended her husband against mainstream media and left-wing criticism of his character.
Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo asked Melania, “What message would you want to give to women who think they know your husband, President Trump, and have formed an opinion about him? What do you think they don’t know?”
Melania responded, “People need to understand how passionate he is about this country—about both women and men, about everyone. His goal is to ensure they live safer and more prosperous lives. He’s warm and he genuinely cares about people.”
She also acknowledged that some may find her husband’s tone and actions difficult. “I get it. Some might not agree with his tweets, and they might see him as tough. But he has to defend himself when attacked. All he wants is the best for this country. Politics can be a cruel and cunning game.”
Bartiromo also questioned Melania about the safety concerns for the Trump family after two near-assassination attempts.
While Melania expressed confidence in her own instincts, she noted that there’s “something going on” with the leadership of the Secret Service that needs to be addressed. She also shared her appreciation for her husband’s resilience, pointing to his decision to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, just two months after an attempt on his life at a rally in July.
“I think it’s great,” she said. “He’s a fighter. He won’t back down. Every day, he’s out there doing what’s right for this country. And I believe the people of this country see that and support him. He wants to make America great, prosperous, and safe again.”
By sharing these personal stories, Melania provided a glimpse into the challenges the Trump family has faced and the determination they continue to show.
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