Donald Trump said he wants to “keep” her from his campaign.
Former US President Donald Trump spoke about first lady Melania Trump's absence from the 2024 presidential election. She was recently spotted with her son Barron Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Easter Sunday as her entire family gathered for brunch. However, she has been absent from the former US president's campaign and multiple court cases.
According to reports, her husband's vote in the Florida primary in February was the couple's last election-related event together. Independent. When asked if she planned to campaign with him for the November 2024 election, she replied, “Please look forward to it.”
Mrs. Trump was frequently at home in 2016 and 2020, when her husband was campaigning. In a 2015 interview with 20/20, she revealed that she wanted to be close to Barron, who was 9 years old at the time. Even after Trump won in 2016, she did not move from her New York penthouse until June 2017.
The 45th president of the United States said Melania Trump would be absent from the event, saying she would return at the appropriate time. “She's a private person, a great person, a very confident person, and she loves our country very much. When the time is right, she will be out,” Trump said in an interview. ” he said. meet the press During September. Notably, Trump also said his wife “doesn't have to go out.”
Trump also suggested it was his decision to keep Melania out of the spotlight during his campaign. He said he wanted to “keep her away” from her campaign. “It’s very unpleasant and very mean,” he said.
In late March, an aide to the first lady told CNN that Trump decides when and how she attends political events. On the other hand, her presence is likely to increase as the election approaches. She and her husband also plan to host a fundraiser in West Palm Beach on Saturday. She also plans to attend a Mar-a-Lago event for Log Cabin Republicans on April 20.
Her absence prompted “missing” posters to be posted online around the time of the Iowa caucuses. “Have you seen this woman? Where is our First Lady? Why is Donald Trump hiding her? We miss her. If you find her, call 561-832-2600 A photo of Mrs. Trump with the words “Please” was widely shared.
