Melania Trump calls it a ‘miracle’ that her husband survived the assassination attempt

Former First Lady giving her first interview in more than two years Melania Trump She said she saw her husband survive two attempts on his life He called it a “miracle” and offered new details about the former president, including his desire to have more children.

The Slovenian-born former model has remained something of an enigma in the 2024 election cycle; He largely stayed away from the campaign trail and flouted the norms. Not speaking at the Republican National Convention And skipping important moments for her husband, Donald Trump, including first-night victory parties and court hearings in New York and Florida.

One Pre-recorded interview aired on Fox News Thursday morningMelania Trump called on Democrats and members of the media to stop branding her husband a threat to democracy. He accused the media of “creating a toxic atmosphere” and giving power to “those who want to harm him”. Democrats have previously accused Trump of violent rhetoric, including helping incite him. Attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

“This is not normal,” he said Ainsley EarhardtCo-host of “Fox & Friends.”

Melania Trump added: “Is it really shocking that all this horrific violence was directed at my husband? Especially when we hear opposition party and mainstream media leaders branding him a threat to democracy, calling him vile names?”

The former First Lady added: “This needs to stop.”

Melania Trump said an employee warned her about a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. Earlier this month, Melania said she saw television news of the second assassination attempt at her Florida golf course while she was in New York.

“I think something was watching him,” she said, noting that her husband survived both assassination attempts. Like, “The country really needs him.”

Melania Trump introduces it new memorywhich will be released on October 8th.

When asked if she and her husband had discussed expanding their family, she revealed that the Republican presidential candidate had tried to persuade her to have more children. “I always got along pretty well with someone,” he said. “And Donald was encouraging having more. And I said, “it’s a very busy life and I know how busy he is. And I’m responsible for everything. So that’s why it’s perfect.”

The Slovenian artist said that as the wife of a president who is one of the most polarizing political figures of recent times, the fashion industry has given her the “thick skin” she needs to withstand attacks.

“The fashion industry is glamorous but also very difficult,” she said. “Everyone judges you, look at you” in a certain way, so the world can be bad too. So nothing prepared me for this world more than fashion. It gives you a thick skin.” Melania also revealed that she also has a son. Barron TrumpShe decided to continue living at their home in New York while attending New York University.

“I wouldn’t say I’m an empty nester. “I don’t feel that way,” he said. “It was his decision to come here; He wanted to be in New York, study in New York, and live at home. And I respect that.”