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First Lady Melania Trump has mostly avoided participating in campaign events.
In her recently published memoir, Melania Trump reveals her pro-choice stance on abortion, recounts her first meeting with Donald Trump at a New York City nightclub, and addresses hurtful rumors about her son possibly having autism.
Leading up to the book’s release, various media outlets had already reported on some of its revelations, particularly her views on abortion, which have sparked controversy given her husband’s anti-abortion position.
The memoir, titled Melania, focuses on significant aspects of the former model’s life while omitting many personal details.
Here are the key points highlighted in the memoir.
1. Melania recounts her first encounter with Trump
Melania Trump begins by discussing her modeling career, which led to her introduction to Donald Trump in New York City.
Their first meeting occurred in September 1988 at the Kit Kat Klub during Fashion Week, where Trump approached her with his date.
Melania was drawn to his charm and charisma from the start, eventually leading to their first date at Trump’s property in New York.
2. Melania addresses false autism allegations about her son
Melania Trump opens up about the hurtful accusations surrounding her son Barron’s supposed autism, particularly from comedian Rosie O’Donnell.
She clarifies that her son is not autistic and condemns the cruelty behind such rumors.
The incident prompted Melania to launch an anti-bullying initiative, “Be Best,” in response to cyberbullying.
3. Former first lady echoes Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election
While Melania Trump diverges from her husband on abortion rights, she aligns with him on various other issues, including questioning the 2020 election results.
She expresses skepticism about the election process and recounts her experiences during the Capitol breach on January 6th.
4. Melania describes witnessing an attempted assassination of her husband
Melania Trump shares her perspective on witnessing a gunman’s attempt to assassinate her husband during a campaign event.
She details the chaos and fear she felt during the incident and emphasizes the impact it had on her and her family.
5. Former first lady reaffirms her pro-choice stance
Melania Trump reiterates her support for women’s right to choose in her memoir, emphasizing the importance of autonomy in decision-making.
Her stance on abortion has sparked criticism from anti-abortion activists within the Republican Party, highlighting the complexities of her views on the issue.
Despite differing opinions on certain topics, Melania Trump remains vocal about her beliefs and experiences in her memoir.
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“Hablamos sobre eso. Y dije, tienes que escribir lo que crees,” le dijo a Fox News la semana pasada.
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