Monday 16 May 2022 12:52 AM Melania Trump doesn't rule out a second term as First Lady trends now
Former First Lady Melania Trump hinted that she may be up for a second term in the White House during her first sit-down interview since her husband left office.
Melania told Fox Nation that she is doing well and keeping busy after Donald Trump's tumultuous exit from Washington, D.C.
When asked by interviewer Pete Hegseth whether she believed the White House could become her home again, Melania hedged.
'I like Washington, D.C. I know it operates completely different[ly] than any other city. To be the First Lady of the United States was my greatest honor, and I think we achieved a lot in the four years of the Trump administration,' she said.
'Never say never,' she added.
Melania also said she enjoyed her role, and taking care of the White House despite the many criticisms she faced while Trump was in office.
Scrutiny towards the former model-turned-businesswoman increased after an incident in which she wore a jacket emblazoned with the words 'I really don't care, do u?' on a trip to visit immigrant kids at a border detention center in 2018.
Melania clarified later the message was meant for the 'left-wing media and people' who criticized her, and not the children.
Despite his wife's cautious answer, Trump has repeatedly hinted that he will run for the presidency again in 2024.
Asked last year whether he would run again by GB News, Trump said he didn't see another option.
'So I love our country,' Trump said. 'If you love the country you have no choice. It's not a question.'
Melania Trump told Fox Nation that she is doing well and keeping busy after Donalds Trump's tumultuous exit from Washington DC, and does not rule out the possibility of being First Lady again
Melania said she enjoyed her role, and taking care of the White House despite the many criticisms she faced while Trump was in office (File photo)
Scrutiny towards the former model-turned-businesswoman increased after an incident in which she wore a jacket emblazoned with the words 'I really don't care, do u?' on a trip to visit immigrant kids at a border detention center in 2018
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In the sit-down interview with Fox, Melania Trump was also asked for her views on the baby formula crisis.
'It's heartbreaking to see that they are struggling and the food is not available for children in the 21st century in the United States of America,' she said.
Questioned about what was causing the shortages, Melania took aim at Joe Biden's administration and replied: 'Leadership.'
When Hegseth asked if she meant a lack of leadership, she said: 'Yeah.'
The 52-year-old has kept a low profile since leaving the White House in January 2021, with only rare sightings by members of Mar-a-Lago.
Melania told Hegseth she is used to criticism by now and has chosen to focus on her philanthropic work with foster care youth.
'I'm here to help people and that is the mission. And those people who criticize me, I would encourage them to [help] their own community or maybe join my Foster the Future initiative,' she said.
In January, Melania denied a report in Bloomberg that she was behind the $180,000 purchase of the art after it was claimed no-one else had come forward
She has spent her time promoting the sale of her NFT collection of digital artworks to fund scholarships for vulnerable youth.
In January, Melania denied a report in Bloomberg that she was behind the $180,000 purchase of the art after it was claimed no-one else had come forward.
'They need our resources, support, empowerment, to achieve that American dream,' Melania said about her initiative to Fox.
The former First Lady also took the chance to talk with one of the recipients, who thanked her for her generosity and assured her he would get nothing but straight As.
During the eight-minute interview, Melania lashed out at Vogue editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour for putting Jill Biden on the front cover of her magazine, yet failing to do the same for her while her husband was in office.
'We did a little research. You were the only first lady to go to the border. You did it twice,' Hegseth began telling Melania 'How did you put up with the constant criticism?'
The former First Lady also took the chance to talk with one of the of the recipients of the Foster the Future scholarship, who thanked her for her generosity and assured her he would get nothing but straight A
Melania Trump has spent her time promoting the sale of her NFT collection of digital artworks to fund scholarships for vulnerable youth
