In her first television interview in more than two years, former First Lady Melania Trump candidly discussed two assassination attempts on her husband, former President Donald Trump, and the anger she felt after the FBI raid on their Florida home. Speaking on "Fox & Friends," Melania called the survival of her husband in both attempts "miracles" and voiced frustration over what she described as an invasion of their privacy by federal authorities.
Reflecting on the first assassination attempt at a July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was grazed by a bullet, Melania revealed her initial shock. "I ran to the TV and rewound it, watching it over and over," she said, recounting the harrowing moment when she saw her husband on the floor. "When you see him on the ground and don't know what really happened, it's hard to process."
In another incident just two months later, a sniper targeted the former president while he was golfing at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Melania, who was in New York City at the time, learned of the attack through television news and immediately called to ensure her husband was safe. "As soon as I saw it, I called again, and the Secret Service told me he was okay," she explained, commending the agents who protected her husband.
Melania emphasized the role of divine intervention in her husband's survival. "I think both events were really miracles," she remarked. "On July 13th, the bullet came so close to his head-if it had been just a little closer, he might not be with us today." She added, "It's almost like the country really needs him."
Melania didn't shy away from assigning blame for the toxic political environment that led to these attempts on her husband's life. She criticized Democratic leaders and the media for branding Trump as a threat to democracy, claiming this rhetoric only fueled hatred. "The opposition party and the mainstream media are creating a toxic atmosphere. Their words have empowered people who want to harm him," she stated. "This needs to stop."
When asked about the FBI's raid of their Mar-a-Lago estate in August 2022, Melania was visibly upset, calling the search an "invasion of privacy." The raid was part of an investigation into classified documents taken from the White House. Melania revealed her anger upon returning to their ransacked home. "It made me angry," she said, describing how agents searched through her wardrobe and even her son Barron's room. "Some person-or maybe multiple people-went through my belongings. It's not something anyone should have to go through."
Melania's rare public interview provided a glimpse into her personal perspective on the trials her family has faced. While she has mostly stayed out of the political spotlight, the former first lady remains a staunch supporter of her husband's political ambitions. When asked about his potential 2024 presidential run, she emphasized Trump's commitment to the country. "He loves his family, and he loves this country," she said. "All he wants is to make America great again and bring prosperity back."
The interview also touched on Trump's resilience in the face of adversity. Following the first assassination attempt, Melania recalled her husband's defiant stance: "The way he stood up and said, 'Fight, fight, fight,' shows his strength." She further noted that both she and Donald believe that something greater has been guiding their path. "I think something was watching over him," she reiterated.
While the FBI raid and assassination attempts have dominated headlines, Melania used the opportunity to call for unity. "The country needs to come together," she urged, reflecting on the current divisive political climate. Despite the challenges, she expressed optimism for the future, hopeful that her husband's leadership could once again steer the country in a positive direction.
