Melania thinks Donald’s hush money trial is a ‘disgrace’ and ‘tantamount to election tampering’
8 months, 1 week ago

Melania thinks Donald’s hush money trial is a ‘disgrace’ and ‘tantamount to election tampering’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Melania Trump, while noticeably absent from many of her husband’s campaign events, has reportedly voiced her opposition to his hush money trial that began Monday. In recent private conversations, Ms Trump called the trial “a disgrace” and tantamount to election interference, a source close to the Trumps with direct knowledge of her comments told The New York Times. open image in gallery Donald Trump, seen in this courtroom sketch during day two of his hush money trial in New York City, faces nearly three dozen counts of falsifying business records The former president is the first American president to ever stand trial on criminal charges. open image in gallery Melania Trump, pictured above with her husband in a rare appearance at Palm Beach, Florida election fundraiser on 13 April, has reportedly voiced her opposition to the trial “She’s a private person, a great person, a very confident person, and she loves our country very much.

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Melania faces four more years in the White House: Trump's embattled wife must now face a return to DC as First Lady after spending past years trying to avoid limelight
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Melania faces four more years in the White House: Trump's embattled wife must now face a return to DC as First Lady after spending past years trying to avoid limelight

Daily Mail  

As Donald Trump took to the stage in Florida's Palm Beach Convention Center to declare victory in the US elections, Melania Trump was the model wife. The former First Lady is likely on her way back to the White House as Donald Trump hailed a new 'golden age of America' - during which she is expected to be by his …

Standing by her man (again): Melania smiles and even gives Donald a kiss as he celebrates his victory - having endured the embarrassment of rape trials and porn star 'hush money' over past four years
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Standing by her man (again): Melania smiles and even gives Donald a kiss as he celebrates his victory - having endured the embarrassment of rape trials and porn star 'hush money' over past four years

Daily Mail  

Melania Trump is standing by her husband Donald Trump again as he celebrates his 2024 election victory after having been largely absent from the campaign trail this election cycle. Donald Trump kisses his wife Melania as he arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center Donald Trump fists pumps the crowd at the Palm …

Melania Trump makes surprise appearance at her husband’s Madison Square Garden rally
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Melania Trump makes surprise appearance at her husband’s Madison Square Garden rally

The Independent  

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Melania Trump rarely gives interviews. Here are five takeaways from her sit-down with Fox
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Melania Trump rarely gives interviews. Here are five takeaways from her sit-down with Fox

ABC  

In her first interview in more than two years, Melania Trump has blamed "leaders from the opposition party and the mainstream media" for the division that led to assassination attempts on her husband, former president Donald Trump. Despite speculation, Melania does support her husband's re-election tilt Ms Trump has made few public appearances since her husband announced he would run …

Melania Trump again snubbed RNC amid husband Donald Trump's 2024 campaign
5 months, 1 week ago

Melania Trump again snubbed RNC amid husband Donald Trump's 2024 campaign

Hindustan Times  

Former US President Donald Trump made a grand entrance at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on Monday, but his wife, Melania Trump, was nowhere to be seen. Former First Lady again snubbed Donald Trump's RNC The 780-year-old former POTUS was accompanied by several family members, including Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, Eric Trump, Lara Trump, and Tiffany …

Melania Trump will attend the Republican convention in a rare political appearance, AP sources say
5 months, 1 week ago

Melania Trump will attend the Republican convention in a rare political appearance, AP sources say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former first lady Melania Trump will attend the Republican National Convention next week in Milwaukee, according to two people familiar with her plans who spoke Friday on condition of anonymity before full details were released. Melania Trump has largely refrained from public appearances, noticeably missing key moments such as former President Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday victory party …

Melania Trump's rare public backing of husband Donald for swanky 1st Trump residence fundraiser makes waves: ‘We must…’
5 months, 1 week ago

Melania Trump's rare public backing of husband Donald for swanky 1st Trump residence fundraiser makes waves: ‘We must…’

Hindustan Times  

In an extremely rare public appearance, supporting her husband, Donald Trump, former first lady Melania Trump’s glam attendance at a Trump Tower fundraiser attracted not only heavy attention but also raised a whopping $1.4 million in a single night. Former U.S. First Lady Melania Trump with Bill White, Kellyanne Conway and Bryan Eure at the Trump Tower fundraiser for Log …

Melania Trump raises $1.4M at lavish Manhattan fundraiser
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Melania Trump raises $1.4M at lavish Manhattan fundraiser

Daily Mail  

Melania Trump dazzled in a $4,000 red Valentino dress on Monday night when she hosted a political fundraiser in New York while Donald Trump continues to lay low after his debate with Joe Biden. It was a rare appearance by Melania, coming as she hosted an intimate group at Trump Tower to raise money for the Log Cabin Republicans, the …

Here’s How Absent Melania Trump Has Been From Campaign Since Saying 'Stay Tuned'
6 months ago

Here’s How Absent Melania Trump Has Been From Campaign Since Saying 'Stay Tuned'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After Melania Trump missed key events in her husband’s presidential bid earlier this year — from the kickoff of the 2024 election in Iowa to Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday victory party — reporters asked the former first lady whether she planned to hit the campaign trail. Her response: “Stay tuned.” But since …

Trump says Melania is ‘I think, OK’ and trial did not take too much of a toll
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump says Melania is ‘I think, OK’ and trial did not take too much of a toll

The Independent  

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Donald Trump’s conviction in New York’s hush money trial and its ramifications | Explained
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s conviction in New York’s hush money trial and its ramifications | Explained

The Hindu  

In an unprecedented verdict, a New York jury on May 30 unanimously convicted Donald J. Trump of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened to derail his 2016 presidential campaign. The $130,000 payment was made by Mr. Trump’s former lawyer and “fixer” Michael Cohen to buy Ms. Daniel’s silence during the final weeks of the 2016 presidential …

Trump tries to move past his guilty verdict by attacking the criminal justice system
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump tries to move past his guilty verdict by attacking the criminal justice system

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump sought to move past his historic criminal conviction on Friday and build momentum for his bid to return to the White House with fierce attacks on the judge who oversaw the case, the prosecution’s star witness and the criminal justice system as a whole. “We’re going to fight,” Trump said from the atrium of Trump …

Trump responds to his guilty verdict by falsely claiming a ‘rigged trial’ and attacking star witness
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump responds to his guilty verdict by falsely claiming a ‘rigged trial’ and attacking star witness

LA Times  

Former President Trump speaks at Trump Tower on Friday after his conviction on 34 felony charges. “I’m wired in such a way that a lot of people would have gone away a long time ago.” When Trump emerged from the courtroom immediately after the verdict Thursday, he appeared tense and deeply angry, his words pointed and clipped. The former president …

Donald Trump compares himself with Mother Teresa as hush money jury deliberates
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump compares himself with Mother Teresa as hush money jury deliberates

Hindustan Times  

Former US President Donald Trump exuded confidence as the jury in the hush-money trial case commenced deliberations on Wednesday, bemoaning that “Mother Teresa could not beat these charges.” Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the press as the 12 jurors began deliberating in his criminal hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York …

Are Melania and Ivanka next to visit New York for Trump's hush money trial in show of family solidarity?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Are Melania and Ivanka next to visit New York for Trump's hush money trial in show of family solidarity?

Hindustan Times  

Not only have Republican party colleagues joined Donald Trump to Manhattan criminal court on several occasions during his ongoing hush money trial in New York, but so has his son Eric. The Tuesday session brought attention to absence of Trump's wife and eldest daughter, Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, as it was the greatest gathering of family support since his …

Still no Melania at Trump trial as closing arguments begin
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Still no Melania at Trump trial as closing arguments begin

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump will be joined in court on Tuesday by his two eldest sons as closing arguments at his hush-money trial are scheduled to begin. NewsNation's Libbey Dean reports that Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump will be in Manhattan with their father on Tuesday, as will daughter Tiffany Trump and daughter-in-law Lara Trump. Notably absent, however, is …

Melania Trump was missing from Donald's trial - here's what legal experts say it means for the ex-president
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Melania Trump was missing from Donald's trial - here's what legal experts say it means for the ex-president

Daily Mail  

Melania has not been among the family members to support Trump in court As the trial of Donald Trump over hush money payments to a porn star heads into its final stage, Trump's wife Melania Trump has been noticeably absent from the courtroom. Melania Trump with former President Trump as they arrive at a GOP fundraiser in Palm Beach, FL …

Tiffany Trump named in an apparent ‘extortion’ case during Donald Trump's hush money trial. Here's what happened
7 months ago

Tiffany Trump named in an apparent ‘extortion’ case during Donald Trump's hush money trial. Here's what happened

Hindustan Times  

There was another unexpected comment on former US president Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Monday concerning his daughter, Tiffany Trump, regarding apparent blackmail just weeks before Election Day in 2016. Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump attend an official ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Trump International …

More than she let on: Melania’s influence on Donald Trump during his biggest scandals is being revealed
7 months, 1 week ago

More than she let on: Melania’s influence on Donald Trump during his biggest scandals is being revealed

The Independent  

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Ex-Aide Sums Up Melania’s Marriage To Donald Trump With 1 Word
7 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Aide Sums Up Melania’s Marriage To Donald Trump With 1 Word

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former aide to and longtime confidant of Melania Trump, on Tuesday explained what she believes is the “transactional” nature of the former first lady’s marriage to Donald Trump. “I think people have to remember who Melania really is,” Winston Wolkoff told CNN’s Jake Tapper during a discussion about the presumptive GOP presidential nominee’s …

'Jury is taking notice': Ex-aide says Trump GOP allies' court appearance hurts his case
7 months, 1 week ago

'Jury is taking notice': Ex-aide says Trump GOP allies' court appearance hurts his case

Raw Story  

The slate of elected officials who appeared with former President Donald Trump Monday for his criminal hush money trial only highlighted the absence of the person he needs most to be there, a onetime aide argues. Sarah Matthews, a former Trump White House deputy press secretary, made this argument during an appearance Monday evening on CNN's "The Situation Room," after …

It was Melania's idea to spin 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk': Michael Cohen
7 months, 1 week ago

It was Melania's idea to spin 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk': Michael Cohen

Raw Story  

Former Trump "fixer" Michael Cohen made a surprising claim on Monday during his testimony during former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial. As reported by CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Cohen claimed that it was Melania Trump who came up with the idea to spin Trump's infamous "Access Hollywood" video -- in which he boasted about being able to grab women by their …

Trump hush money trial: A timeline of key events in the case
7 months, 1 week ago

Trump hush money trial: A timeline of key events in the case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The events at the center of former President Donald Trump’s hush money case date back almost two decades, with new dates coming to light as the trial plays out in a Manhattan courtroom. Cohen begins holding himself out as Trump’s “personal attorney.” Feb. 14, 2017: Cohen emails an invoice to McConney seeking payment “pursuant to the retainer …

Will tennis superstar Serena Williams be subpoenaed in Donald Trump's hush money trial?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Will tennis superstar Serena Williams be subpoenaed in Donald Trump's hush money trial?

Hindustan Times  

Tennis Moghul Serena Williams found herself dragged in Donald Trump's ongoing hush money trial, as it surfaced that she “frequently spoke to” the former president's aide in early 2017. Serena Williams mentioned in Trump's trial as part of list of frequent contacts Testifying in Manhattan criminal court, Madeleine Westerhout, Trump's former executive assistant at the White House, shed light on …

Latest hush-money trial reveals Donald Trump may have cheated on Melania Trump with Stormy Daniels
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Latest hush-money trial reveals Donald Trump may have cheated on Melania Trump with Stormy Daniels

Hindustan Times  

Latest text revelations between Michael Cohen and Keith Davidson on the hush money trial raise questions about whether Donald Trump cheated on his wife, Melania Trump. Trump's hush money trial reveals expletive-laden texts Davidson colluded with National Enquirer editor Dylan Howard and Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, in efforts to sell their stories. Prosecutors presented a series of text messages …

Suspicious Melania doesn't want to 'embarrass' herself at Trump hush money trial: analyst
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspicious Melania doesn't want to 'embarrass' herself at Trump hush money trial: analyst

Raw Story  

Former First Lady Melania Trump is unlikely to appear at her husband's side in his Manhattan hush money trial because she believes the allegations against him could be true and has her own reputation to defend, CNN's Kirsten Holmes suggested Tuesday. This comes after former President Donald Trump's son Eric became the first other Trump family member to attend the …

'She Is Watching': Ex-Aide Says Melania Trump Is Very Interested In 1 Part Of Trial
8 months ago

'She Is Watching': Ex-Aide Says Melania Trump Is Very Interested In 1 Part Of Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Stephanie Grisham, a former aide to Melania Trump, on Monday said the former first lady will be taking a keen interest in the developments in her husband Donald Trump’s hush money trial. CNN’s Erin Burnett noted how David Pecker — who, as former publisher of the National Enquirer, oversaw the “catch and kill” of potentially harmful stories …

Melania Trump makes low-profile return to campaign trail with LGBT fundraiser
8 months ago

Melania Trump makes low-profile return to campaign trail with LGBT fundraiser

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Grenell, the first openly gay member of a presidential cabinet, posted pictures of …

Melania Trump is set to make a return to her husband’s campaign with a rare political appearance
8 months ago

Melania Trump is set to make a return to her husband’s campaign with a rare political appearance

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former first lady Melania Trump is making a return to her husband’s presidential campaign with a rare political appearance after months of being absent from Donald Trump’s latest run for the White House. The Log Cabin Republicans group describes itself on its website as the county’s “largest organization representing LGBT conservatives and straight allies who …

Melania Trump will be Donald's 'rock' during the trial... but will she take the stand? Insiders reveal how she's 'furious' her husband has mentioned Barron but thinks the hush money case is a DISGRACE
8 months, 1 week ago

Melania Trump will be Donald's 'rock' during the trial... but will she take the stand? Insiders reveal how she's 'furious' her husband has mentioned Barron but thinks the hush money case is a DISGRACE

Daily Mail  

Melania Trump may not be publicly standing at Donald Trump's side during his trial in New York but, privately, she is backing her husband in his hush money case. Melania Trump joined Donald Trump at the home of billionaire investor John Paulson in Palm Beach to raise more than $40 million for Trump's presidential campaign but is not expected to …

Column: The hush money trial has only just begun, but it’s not a good look for Candidate Trump
8 months, 1 week ago

Column: The hush money trial has only just begun, but it’s not a good look for Candidate Trump

LA Times  

Former President Trump addressed the media as he arrived for the second day of jury selection in his criminal trial in Manhattan. The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president hadn’t started this week, and already Donald Trump found himself behind bars. Opinion Calmes: Donald Trump inspires yet another profile in cowardice One after another, American institutions have spinelessly …

Melania privately agrees hush money trial is 'disgrace' despite fury over affair: report
8 months, 1 week ago

Melania privately agrees hush money trial is 'disgrace' despite fury over affair: report

Raw Story  

Melania Trump likely won't attend her husband's trial in the hush money case involving adult movie actress Stormy Daniels, but she reportedly shares his view that the prosecution is unfair. The former first lady was initially furious after seeing reports in January 2018 that Donald Trump had paid off the film star to conceal their alleged extramarital affair, and headed …

Donald Trump news: How afraid of Melania should he be this week?
8 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump news: How afraid of Melania should he be this week?

Slate  

When former President Donald Trump skulks into a New York court on Monday to begin the hush money trial he couldn’t get out of, despite his lawyers’ best efforts, is there any chance his wife, Melania, will be at his side? Trump and the president have had a tumultuous relationship at times over the years, but few episodes have roiled …

Is Stormy Daniels hush money case causing more stress in Trump and Melania marriage? Ex-aide reveals…
8 months, 1 week ago

Is Stormy Daniels hush money case causing more stress in Trump and Melania marriage? Ex-aide reveals…

Hindustan Times  

Amid Donald Trump's looming trial in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, Melania Trump's ex-aide shed light on the 45th US President and his spouse's marital life. Calling Melania a "very independent and strong woman", Stephanie Grisham described an incident when the former first lady refused to walk out with Donald Trump. She refused to walk out to Marine One …

Melania aide spills on how 'humiliated' former first lady handled hush money allegations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Melania aide spills on how 'humiliated' former first lady handled hush money allegations

Raw Story  

Of all the cases Donald Trump is defending against, the hush money case is seen as the least damaging to impede his ambitions for a second presidential term. "This is very personal to him," said Stephanie Grisham, who served under the 45th president as White House press secretary and appeared on CNN's "Out Front." Grisham, who also served as Melania's …

Donald Trump explains wife melania's absence from 2024 US presidential campaign
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump explains wife melania's absence from 2024 US presidential campaign

Firstpost  

Trump had also suggested that keeping Melania out of the limelight during election campaigning was his decision. He said he wanted to “keep her away” from the campaign Discussing her absence from the events, the 45th US President said that Melania Trump would return at an appropriate time Image Courtesy Agencies Donald Trump, a former US president, has discussed his …

Where has Melania been? Donald Trump explains wife’s absence from campaign
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Where has Melania been? Donald Trump explains wife’s absence from campaign

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump, …

Melania Trump hints at joining her husband on campaign trail during rare public appearance: ‘Stay tuned’
9 months ago

Melania Trump hints at joining her husband on campaign trail during rare public appearance: ‘Stay tuned’

Hindustan Times  

Melania Trump was recently spotted out with her family during Florida’s primary. Melania Trump has hinted at joining her husband Donald Trump on his campaign trail during a rare public appearance Melania was spotted alongside her husband Donald Trump, and their son Barron. Melania revealed that he voted for Trump, and also hinted at joining her husband on the campaign …

‘Stay tuned’: Melania Trump makes rare campaign appearance — but won’t promise more
9 months ago

‘Stay tuned’: Melania Trump makes rare campaign appearance — but won’t promise more

Raw Story  

Former First Lady Melania Trump made a rare appearance alongside her husband Tuesday — but declined to say whether she would be seen more as his presidential campaign heats up. Following voting in the Florida Republican primary, former President Donald Trump addressed reporters. "I built a great company, one of the greatest companies anywhere in the country, especially when it …

Melania will be Trump's key defense in Stormy Daniels case: legal expert
10 months, 1 week ago

Melania will be Trump's key defense in Stormy Daniels case: legal expert

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is expected to argue in his hush money payment trial that he ordered adult movie star Stormy Daniels be given money to keep quiet about their affair in an effort not to upset his wife, a legal expert told Newsweek. New York prosecutors say Trump sent hush money payments to two women, Daniels and former Playboy model Karen …

How Melania Trump showed her TRUE affection for Donald on her return to public life after her mother's death
10 months, 1 week ago

How Melania Trump showed her TRUE affection for Donald on her return to public life after her mother's death

Daily Mail  

Melania Trump returned to public life with a smile this weekend, waving and greeting guests from Donald Trump's side during a black-tie gala at Mar-a-Lago, her first major event since her mother died last month. Donald Trump gives wife Melania Trump a kiss during the Trumpette Gala at Mar-a-Lago The former first lady is popular among the MAGA faithful. Melania …

Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka takes the witness stand in civil fraud trial
1 year, 1 month ago

Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka takes the witness stand in civil fraud trial

Live Mint  

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump took the witness stand in a Manhattan court on Wednesday to testify in a civil fraud trial that has exposed the inner workings of the former U.S. president’s business empire and threatens to strip him of prized New York properties. Ivanka Trump’s appearance follows testimony by her two adult brothers and Trump, who leads the …

Melania breaks silence on Trump 2024 campaign as husband’s rape trial verdict looms
1 year, 7 months ago

Melania breaks silence on Trump 2024 campaign as husband’s rape trial verdict looms

The Independent  

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Trump indictment: Melania Trump's reaction is the most Melania thing ever.
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump indictment: Melania Trump's reaction is the most Melania thing ever.

Slate  

Donald Trump was indicted on Thursday, and in the hours since, he unsurprisingly hasn’t been shy about sharing how he feels about it. After the indictment, the Daily Mail reported, via “a source close to the first lady,” that Melania plans to stick beside Trump, as she has through many past scandals. A few days before, an anonymous source told …

Melania Trump remains angry at her husband over alleged affair with Stormy Daniels: report
1 year, 9 months ago

Melania Trump remains angry at her husband over alleged affair with Stormy Daniels: report

Raw Story  

Prosecutors may ultimately decide not to indict Donald Trump over alleged hush payments to Stormy Daniels, but regardless of what the Manhattan DA’s office decides, the former president’s wife apparently isn’t letting go of the circumstances surrounding the case against her husband, People magazine reports. Melania Trump, 52, is still living at the couple’s Mar-a-Lago estate, and she’s still angry …

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