Speaking to "Fox & Friends" co-host Ainsley Earhardt, former First Lady Melania Trump has spoken out about the recent assassination attempts on her husband, former President Donald Trump. This rare public appearance comes as Mrs. Trump prepares to release her first memoir.
According to Axios, Mrs. Trump pointed fingers at "the opposition party" and the media for fostering an environment that led to these threats.
The interview marks a significant moment for Melania Trump, who has largely remained out of the public eye during her husband's 2024 presidential campaign. Her comments shed light on her perspective regarding the recent threats against the former president and her views on the current political climate in the United States.
When discussing the two assassination attempts on her husband, Melania Trump expressed a belief that a higher power was at work. She stated, "I think something was watching over him. It's almost like [the] country really needs him." This sentiment reflects her unwavering support for her husband's political endeavors.
Mrs. Trump also criticized the media's coverage of these events, particularly the July 13 attempt. She noted, "It's interesting how quiet ... everything became, all of the mainstream media." According to the former First Lady, the media reported on the first assassination attempt for only a few days before the story faded from the headlines.
In her view, the lack of sustained coverage is indicative of a broader issue within the media landscape. She suggested that the quick disappearance of the story from news cycles was deliberate, though she did not provide specific evidence for this claim.
Melania Trump did not mince words when assigning blame for the threats against her husband. She pointed directly at the Democratic Party and mainstream media outlets, accusing them of creating a dangerous atmosphere through their rhetoric and coverage.
The former First Lady stated:
Is it really shocking that all this egregious violence goes against my husband, especially that we hear the leaders from the opposition party and mainstream media branding him as a threat to democracy, calling him vile names. They [are] only fueling a toxic atmosphere and giving power [to] all of these people that they want to do harm to him.
This statement reflects a view held by many Trump supporters that media coverage and political opposition to the former president have created an environment where threats and violence are more likely to occur.
The interview also touched on Melania Trump's upcoming memoir, set to be released on October 8. When asked about her motivation for writing the book, Mrs. Trump explained, "I believe that it was time that I tell my story and the truth. It is a lot of misinformation and falsehoods written about me, and I want to put the record straight."
This forthcoming publication suggests that the former First Lady is ready to engage more publicly with her experiences in the White House and address various controversies and misconceptions that have surrounded her tenure.
Regarding her husband's 2024 presidential campaign, Melania Trump expressed her full support. When asked about her feelings on Donald Trump's decision to run again, she stated, "I know how passionate he is to make America great again." This endorsement indicates that Mrs. Trump remains committed to her husband's political ambitions despite her limited public appearances.
Melania Trump's recent interview marks a rare public appearance for the former First Lady. She expressed concerns about media coverage and political rhetoric surrounding her husband, blaming these factors for recent threats against him. Mrs. Trump also voiced her support for her husband's 2024 campaign and discussed her upcoming memoir, which she hopes will set the record straight about her time in the White House.
