Melania Trump’s absence from her husband’s arraignments and her generally low-key approach to public appearances have been a topic of discussion, especially now that Donald Trump is facing his third indictment in a matter of months. Stephanie Grisham, former White House Press Secretary and author of “I’ll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw at the Trump White House,” believes she knows why Melania has chosen to stay away from her husband’s legal troubles.
When asked about Melania’s silence on CNN, Grisham responded with a pointed explanation. According to Grisham, Melania is taking a hands-off approach, considering the legal issues as her husband’s own problem to deal with. Grisham thinks Melania is likely thinking, “This is his issue, he can deal with it. He doesn’t need me there to prop him up. I’m too busy to go with him.” Melania’s response to the indictments appears to be calculated, and she will show up by Donald Trump’s side when she feels ready to do so, on her own terms.
Melania’s approach to the role of First Lady during Donald Trump’s time in the White House was similarly low-key and unconventional. She didn’t immediately move into the White House and seemed less concerned about public approval than previous First Ladies. Her reserved and private demeanor set her apart and generated public curiosity about her actions and motivations.
According to Grisham, Melania will likely be by her husband’s side eventually, but she will do so on her own timeline. She won’t let the legal issues become a public spectacle and will handle the situation in her own way. Despite the possibility of a fourth indictment on the horizon, Melania is unlikely to rush to Donald Trump’s side in a public display of support. Instead, she will continue to approach the situation with her characteristic discretion and privacy, prioritizing her own timing and preferences.
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