Melania Trump didn’t hold her tongue.
Melania Trump, former First Lady and wife of President Donald Trump, recently shared her thoughts on an unexpected outreach from current First Lady Jill Biden following a violent assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Although Melania acknowledged the gesture, she expressed doubt about its sincerity, given Jill Biden’s own inflammatory remarks just days prior.
In a candid interview with Paris Match, Melania questioned the authenticity of Jill Biden’s concern, particularly because, only days earlier, the First Lady had called President Trump “evil” and a “liar.” Melania remarked, “It’s hard to take such expressions of concern seriously when the same person has been actively spreading negative, divisive rhetoric about my husband.” She also noted the dangerous consequences of such rhetoric, asserting, “The harsh language from Democrat leaders and the mainstream media has poisoned the political climate, and it undoubtedly contributed to the violence that targeted my husband.”
The assassination attempt on President Trump, which left him severely injured, occurred shortly after President Biden, 81, reached out to Donald Trump, 78, offering support. But for Melania, it wasn’t just about the attack — it was about the atmosphere of hate and division created by the Left. “This kind of toxic political rhetoric does nothing but stoke division and hatred,” she said. “They want to see him gone, and they will do anything to achieve that goal.”
Throughout the 2024 campaign, Melania largely stayed out of the public eye, making few appearances as her husband campaigned for a third term. But following the release of her memoir, she began to reemerge in the public sphere, attending rallies and speaking out on the issues that matter to her and the country.
When it came time for the traditional tea between first ladies following an election, Melania Trump chose to forgo the meeting with Jill Biden. A source close to the Trumps suggested the decision was influenced by the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago in 2022, a highly controversial action that many conservatives, including Melania, viewed as politically motivated.
Melania also responded to rumors that she might not return to the White House with her husband if he were to win in 2024. Her office quickly dismissed the claims, stating, “These are baseless, misleading reports. Mrs. Trump will be by her husband’s side every step of the way, as she always has been.”
Reflecting on the broader political landscape, Melania expressed frustration at the growing normalization of violent rhetoric, even joking about the death of a former president. “It’s chilling to think that people now casually joke about killing a sitting president,” she said. “This is the kind of environment the left has fostered — one of hate, division, and disrespect.”
In contrast to Melania’s decision to skip the tea, Jill Biden extended her congratulations through a letter to Donald Trump, offering support for the transition of power. While the two first ladies never met, the differences in their approach to the transition encapsulate the deepening political divide in America. As Melania Trump put it, “The concept of respect is fading fast in this country, and that’s a real tragedy.”