Former First Lady Melania Trump, 54, has stepped into the spotlight with a promotional video for her soon-to-be-released memoir. The video released on Sunday, September 8, critiques the current administration and defends her husband’s freedom of speech, offering a glimpse into Mrs. Trump’s views on the state of the nation since departing the White House.
In the video, Melania Trump addresses several issues she believes are plaguing the United States. Speaking directly to the camera, with her words also appearing on screen for emphasis, she states that the results of the 2020 presidential election have significantly changed their lives.
The former First Lady discusses the widespread impacts of this shift, drawing attention to a decline in the average quality of life for many Americans. She particularly points out the rising costs of necessities such as food and gasoline, which have become an increasing burden for households. Additionally, she voices concerns about deteriorating safety conditions nationwide.
Without directly mentioning President Biden, Mrs. Trump criticizes the current administration’s approach to domestic and international challenges. She also hints at changes in the global political landscape since her husband’s term ended.
Inflation has indeed been a significant issue during President Biden’s term. Moreover, notable international conflicts, including the war between Russia and Ukraine and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, have shaped the geopolitical scene since the 2020 election.
Mrs. Trump voices her concern about freedom of speech in the United States, especially regarding her husband, former President Donald Trump. “It has become increasingly apparent that there are significant challenges to free speech as demonstrated by efforts to silence my husband,” she stated in the rare public statement.
This statement likely refers to several legal challenges faced by Mr. Trump, 78, during his Manhattan, New York, hush money trial. Convicted of 34 felony counts in June, he was subjected to a gag order. Trial Judge Juan Merchan extended parts of the gag order until Trump’s sentencing, citing concerns about the former president’s tendency to attack individuals involved in the case. During the trial, Trump was fined $10,000 for violations of the order and faced threats of jail time for continued violations.
Notably, Trump’s social media accounts were deactivated following the January 6 riot at the Capitol, but he has since regained access to platforms like X and Facebook.
The promotional video is part of a broader marketing campaign for Melania Trump’s forthcoming autobiography, “Melania.” The book, set to be released on October 8, 2024, is available for pre-order at $40.
In the video, Mrs. Trump explains her reasons for writing the book. As someone who values her privacy but has often found herself under intense public scrutiny, she feels the need to correct misconceptions. The former First Lady stresses her commitment to presenting a truthful account of events and clarifying misunderstandings that may have arisen during her time in the public eye.
According to her website, the memoir promises to offer “stories and images never before shared with the public.” The book is marketed as the story of a woman who has overcome adversity and carved her own path. In addition to the standard $40 version, signed copies are available for $75, and a collector’s edition featuring bonus photos is priced at $250.
“Melania” is already topping Amazon’s bestseller list in the US Presidents category. The book’s release comes just weeks before the November 5 presidential election, with Donald Trump making his third bid for the presidency, this time against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Mrs. Trump has made relatively few public appearances during this election cycle, having only appeared a few times alongside her husband and notably declining an invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention, breaking the tradition for candidates’ spouses.
The decision by the usually private former First Lady to share her perspective on recent events is notable. As the release date of her memoir nears, the public’s reception of her words and their potential impact on the forthcoming election remain to be seen.
