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First Lady Melania Trump told FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo that she encouraged President Trump to unite the country despite deep divisions.
First Lady Melania Trump has long guarded her privacy, even her husband holds the most controlled position in the world.
During an interview with Maria Bartiromo of FOX Business ahead of the Jan. 30 premiere of her new documentary, titled “Melania,” the first lady revealed that she agreed to be filmed during the inauguration period, but only on her own terms.
“Everybody knows, I’m (a) very private and selective person,” he said “Mornings with Mary” Thursday
First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump on election night. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
During the conversation, Bartiromo pointed to moment of the movie in which Melania urges the president to act as a unifier at a time of deep political division. Asked what that advice looks like in practice, the first lady said the two talk openly about the challenges facing the country.
“Well, I give him my advice and, you know, we talk about it, and we could see that the country is divided,” he said. “And it’s very hard no matter what he says. They don’t like to listen, and what’s going on in our country right now, I feel like it’s a lot of pushback and I hope it stops.”
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Asked how the president can bring Americans together, the first lady described him as already working toward that goal, pointing to his priorities in public safety and border control.
“I think he’s doing a fantastic job. He’s been very successful. And he’s a unifier,” she said, “He’s a positive, forward-looking guy. He wants to put … this country in order so that everyone can live here freely, not in danger.”
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The first lady he added that public safety is central to that vision, stressing the importance of Americans feeling safe in their own communities.
“He would like to have a country where all people can walk down the street and not be harassed, killed or raped,” he said. “A few years ago, a lot of criminals crossed the border, and now the border has been closed, it’s been a while, and we have to take care of our citizens.”
The interview also featured a lighter moment, highlighting the first lady’s admission that she doesn’t always watch the president on TV. He said that his absence from the screen is simply a reflection of his workload.
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“I can’t. I have work to do. I’m not in front of the TV. I work,” he said. “Travel to different places. You have to do…what you asked…you can’t watch all the time.”
Trump’s remarks offer a strange glimpse of a first lady who prefers to work quietly behind the scenes, guided by conviction rather than focus.
“It’s important what you have to say… when you’re true to yourself… listen to yourself… speak up when it matters and don’t act in front of the cameras… that’s the best,” she said.
