While Trump himself remains resilient and unfazed, these Democrat attacks are hurting Melania Trump more than anyone could have expected and it’s tragic.
Former President Donald Trump expressed on Sunday that his recent criminal trial and subsequent conviction have taken a significant toll on his wife, Melania, especially amid the allegations of his infidelity.
On Thursday, Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records, marking the first instance of a former U.S. president being convicted of a crime. Trump has since filed an appeal against the ruling.
The charges stem from hush money payments made shortly before the 2016 presidential election. These payments were allegedly intended to suppress information about Trump’s purported past relationships with an adult film actress, a claim he continues to deny.
The alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels is said to have occurred in 2006, just a year after Trump married Melania and a few months following the birth of their son, Barron.
Discussing the impact on his wife during an interview with “Fox and Friends,” Trump stated, “She’s holding up, but I know it’s been very tough on her. In many respects, it’s harder for my family than it is for me.”
“I have an incredible wife who constantly hears these things. They do this for a reason, using all these salacious names,” Trump remarked, referring to the unspecified individuals responsible for the accusations. “I’m unable to defend myself because of the gag order. Just think about that.”
He continued, “They insert these stories to create chaos. These are malicious people. I’m fully aware of their actions and intentions.”
Later in the interview, Trump indicated that he is mentally prepared for the possibility of imprisonment, although it is considered unlikely that he will serve time despite facing a potential sentence of up to four years. His sentencing is set for July 11.