First lady Melania Trump has long protected her privacy, even though her husband holds the most scrutinized job in the world.
During an interview with Maria Bartiromo of FOX Business Ahead of the Jan. 30 premiere of her new documentary “Melania,” the first lady revealed that she agreed to be filmed during the inauguration period — but only on her own terms.
“Everyone knows, I am [a] very private and selective person,” she said on “Mornings with Maria” THURSDAY.
First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump on election night. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
During the conversation, Bartiromo highlighted a moment of the movie in which Melania urges the president to act as a unifier in a time of deep political division. Asked about the practical form of this advice, the First Lady replied that the two men spoke openly about the challenges facing the country.
“Well, I give him my advice and, you know, we talk about it and we see that the country is divided,” she said. “And it’s very hard, no matter what he says. They don’t like to listen and, what’s happening in our country right now, I feel like it’s a lot of resistance and I hope it stops.”
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When asked how the president could bring Americans together, the first lady described him as already working to achieve that goal, emphasizing his priorities on public safety and border control.
“I think he’s doing a fantastic job. He’s had great success. And he’s a unifier,” she said. “He is a positive and forward-thinking man. He wants to put… this country in an order where everyone can live freely, without being in danger.”
The first lady added that public safety is at the heart of this vision, emphasizing the importance of Americans feeling safe in their own communities.
“He would like to have a country in which everyone can walk down the street and not be harassed, murdered or women raped,” she said. “A few years ago, a lot of criminals crossed the border, and he closed the border now, some time ago, and we have to take care of our citizens.”
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The interview also highlighted a lighter moment, noting the first lady’s admission that she doesn’t always watch the president on television. She said her absence from the screen was simply a reflection of her workload.
“I can’t. I have work to do. I’m not in front of the TV. I’m working,” she said. “You travel to different places. You have to do…what you asked…you can’t watch all the time.”
Trump’s remarks offer a rare glimpse into a first lady who prefers to work quietly behind the scenes, guided by conviction rather than the spotlight.
“What you have to say is important…when you are true to yourself…listen to yourself…speak when it matters and don’t play in front of the cameras…that’s best,” she said.
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