**DISCLAIMER: This article was first published in April of 2024**
As her scandal-plagued husband sits in a Manhattan courtroom, on trial for hush money payments made to his alleged sexual affair partners, former First Lady Melania Trump made her first public statement in nearly two months over the weekend — and the internet thinks it reeks of Stockholm Syndrome.
Melania has been notoriously quiet and remained largely out of the public limelight ever since her husband’s humiliating fall from grace in 2020. As the lawsuits and criminal charges piled in, Melania appeared to only get further and further away. Even as her husband’s 2024 presidential campaign has kicked into high gear, his wife is nowhere to be found, more often than not — leading to a mountain of questions and speculations about the Trump marriage.
Finally, the washed-up ex-first lady broke her silence recently with a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that featured a Fox News article titled, “Melania Trump says US ‘must unite’ ahead of Mar-a-Lago Log Cabin Republicans event.”
In recent weeks, Melania found herself under fire by her husband’s staunchly Conservative, Right-wing supporters over her support for and attendance at an event for the Log Cabin Republicans — a gay-friendly Republican organization.
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Alongside the Fox News article, the ex-first lady wrote, “As we look toward the future and the challenges that lie ahead, we must come together around the principles of liberty, justice, and patriotism. By uniting in our common goals, we can create a brighter and more promising future for all.”
As we look toward the future and the challenges that lie ahead, we must come together around the principles of liberty, justice, and patriotism. By uniting in our common goals, we can create a brighter and more promising future for all. https://t.co/Vbyt8yor8X pic.twitter.com/Kj4fZPKDaw
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) April 21, 2024
Suffice it to say, the response to her rare new statement from social media users ranged from critical, to disparaging, to somewhat concerned for the former FLOTUS’ mental health:
👀Look kids, Melania Trump showing what a Stockholm Syndrome Statement looks like🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/yl8pZAUNXF
— Papi Bébé Le Strange (@Papi_B_Dubs) April 21, 2024
YOU HORRIBLE HUMAN BEING
There’s a reason they burned down your statue in Slovenia. HATED WORLDWIDE. Like nobody knows what you were doing at an underage sex trafficking mansion with convicted underage sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell. If they weren’t so afraid of your mob boss… pic.twitter.com/A8inecJfAO— Brown Eyed Susan (@smc429) April 21, 2024
Did Melania steal this quote from Michelle Obama again?
— Bruno Amato (@BrunoAmato_1) April 21, 2024
Who wrote this? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/RkSvaaYZA6
— Lynda hates GOP thugs (@IvanasStairCam) April 21, 2024
YOU TOO can have a husband who pays off porn stars he raw dogged while you’re recuperating from childbirth.
Ask Melania how!— Brown Eyed Susan (@smc429) April 21, 2024
And how much was added to your prenuptial for this little gem of a tweet? I would suggest getting your $ up front from here on out.
— Robyn (@ogden_robyn) April 21, 2024
Prior to this weekend, Melania’s last post to her official X account dated back to March 8th, when she posted about International Women’s Day.
“I applaud those who exhibit courage, stand firm in their beliefs, & strive for excellence,” she wrote on her official account to mark the date celebrating women of the world. “Let us remember that true greatness lies in embracing our unique selves & staying true to our values.”
In addition to her new statement on Sunday, Melania also made a post over the weekend hawking her new $245 customizable Mother’s Day necklace that comes complete with an engraving of her signature.
Featured image via Political Tribune Gallery
