‘We will safeguard freedom, the heart of our republic’: Melania on Donald Trump's win
Hindustan TimesIn her first message after Donald Trump won the US presidential election, his spouse Melania said he would safeguard freedom, calling it ‘the heart of our republic.’ Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump smiles accompanied by Melania Trump, after speaking following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. She added, “American energy, skill and initiative will bring together our best minds to propel our nation forward forever more.” The Slovenia-born former model largely stayed out of the spotlight during the Republican's marathon campaign, stepping in only for last-minute appearances. Trump ‘thanks’ Melania On Thursday, a day after the election in which he would go on to defeat the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump thanked Melania for her support. “I also want to thank my beautiful wife Melania, First Lady, who has the number one best-selling book in the country.