Melania Trump has made her return to the spotlight, and she’s not mincing words. In a recent interview with French magazine Paris Match, the former First Lady did what she rarely does: she went on the offensive, criticizing current First Lady Jill Biden in a way that’s sure to make headlines. The interview comes after Melania’s decision not to meet with Jill Biden during President Trump’s visit to the White House, signaling a chilly relationship between the two First Ladies.
According to Melania, the bad blood isn’t new. She revealed that Jill Biden called her following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally in October, a gesture that seemed compassionate on the surface. But Melania’s doubts about Jill’s sincerity were palpable. “I do question, however, whether Jill’s concern was genuine, as a few days prior she referred to my husband as ‘evil’ and a ‘liar,’” Melania told Paris Match. It’s classic Melania: speaking softly but swinging hard.
The former model didn’t stop there. She went on to slam the broader political climate that she believes contributed to the attack on her husband. “It was obvious that the onslaught of rhetoric from Democrat leaders and the mainstream media was so deeply embedded in our nation’s consciousness it prompted an attempt to assassinate Donald,” she said. If you thought Melania was content to stick to small talk and fashion tips, think again. She’s making it clear she believes that the toxic discourse in American politics has real and dangerous consequences.
Melania expressed her relief that Donald Trump emerged unscathed from the incident but made no secret of her frustration with the political environment. “They want Donald out. They won’t stop. Has the concept of ‘respect’ become antiquated?” she mused. Her statement was pointed and direct, calling out the vitriol she sees from the left. “The Democrat political engine peddles harsh words, vile names, and labels our nation’s 45th president ‘a threat to democracy,’” she added, clearly fed up with the current state of political discourse.
In typical Melania fashion, she also opted out of what’s traditionally a gracious gesture between outgoing and incoming First Ladies — a tea meeting at the White House. Her team released a statement saying, “Mrs. Trump will not be attending today’s meeting at the White House. Her husband’s return to the Oval Office to commence the transition process is encouraging, and she wishes him great success.” The unspoken message? Melania has no interest in playing nice with the Bidens, and who could blame her?
Sources close to Melania have suggested that her refusal to meet with Jill Biden dates back to the infamous Mar-a-Lago raid in 2022. It’s a stark contrast to her own transition in 2016 when she graciously met with Michelle Obama. But in 2020, Melania skipped the tea with Jill Biden, and it seems she’s not eager to change her stance now.
Melania Trump’s interview is a reminder that she’s not just a quiet presence at Donald’s side. She’s observant, outspoken when necessary, and more than willing to call out hypocrisy as she sees it. Love her or hate her, Melania isn’t backing down — and she’s not drinking tea with anyone she doesn’t trust.
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