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November 7, 2024 at 7:25 PM

WaPo editor on how the 2024 election will be remembered

Mary Jordan, an associate editor at The Washington Post and author of “The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump," talks about the 2024 election.
November 7, 2024 at 7:25 PM
How history will remember the 2024 presidential election
November 6, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Melania Trump set to return to White House as first lady

A closer look at Melania Trump and her role in the White House for a second time.
November 6, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Melania Trump set to return to White House as first lady
November 6, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Author of Melania Trump book weighs in on her return to White House

Mary Jordan, an associate editor at The Washington Post and author of “The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump," talks about the first lady.
November 6, 2024 at 3:45 PM
VIDEO: Author of Melania Trump book weighs in on her return to White House
October 29, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Melania Trump defends her husband: 'He is not Hitler'

She spoke out on "Fox and Friends" Tuesday morning.
October 29, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump wave as they leave the stage at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York City.
1 month ago

Melania Trump speaks out about abortion stance

The former first lady spoke in a Fox News interview about her views on abortion rights, saying, “I believe in individual freedom.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump speaks out about abortion stance
2 months ago

Melania Trump announced support for abortion rights in new memoir

Fmr. First Lady Melania Trump criticizes restrictions on reproductive rights, in reported excerpts from her new memoir.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump announced support for abortion rights in new memoir
2 months ago

Melania Trump reveals pro-abortion rights stance in new memoir: Report

Melania Trump, the wife of former President Donald Trump, is criticizing restrictions on reproductive rights in her upcoming memoir, according to a new report.
2 months ago
In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo, First Lady Melania Trump attends the traditional 'pardoning' of the national Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Melania Trump passionately defends abortion rights in new memoir

In her upcoming memoir, the former first lady reportedly writes that a woman’s autonomy should be “free from any intervention or pressure from the government.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump passionately defends abortion rights in new memoir
2 months ago

Melania Trump questions security failure at Donald Trump assassination attempt

Melania Trump called the assassination attempt on her husband, former President Donald Trump, as a "horrible, distressing experience" in a new video.
2 months ago
Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 18, 2024.
4 months ago

Melania Trump attends final night of RNC

The former first lady came out to much applause.
4 months ago
Former First Lady Melania Trump waves next to Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
4 months ago

Melania Trump attends final night of RNC

The former first lady was escorted to her seat to immense applause.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump attends final night of RNC
4 months ago

Melania Trump expected to attend Republican National Convention: Sources

Former first lady Melania Trump is expected to attend the Republican National Convention next week, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
4 months ago
In this April 6, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump arrive at the home of billionaire investor John Paulson in Palm Beach, Fla.
6 months ago

'Locker room talk' defense was Melania Trump's idea, Michael Cohen testifies

Michael Cohen testified at Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Monday, saying Trump told him it was Melania who came up with the infamous “locker room talk” defense.
6 months ago
Former first Lady Melania Trump speaks during a Naturalization Ceremony at the National Archives building in Washington, DC on Dec. 15, 2023.
7 months ago

Melania Trump announces push for gay conservatives during fundraiser, organizer says

Melania Trump at a fundraiser on Saturday announced a major voter outreach initiative to garner conservative gay and lesbian support for her husband, an organizer said
7 months ago
Former First Lady Melania Trump speaks at a fundraiser for pro-conservative LGBT organization Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago on April 20,2024.
7 months ago

Off from court, Trump's plan to rally in North Carolina scuttled by severe weather

Trump had intended to seize his first free Saturday since his first criminal trial began, in New York City, with a large rally in North Carolina as well as a fundraiser
7 months ago
Former President Donald Trump, right, stands with Melania Trump, left, as they arrive for a GOP fundraiser, on April 6, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
7 months ago

Trump's Palm Beach fundraiser, joined by Melania, rakes in $50M, organizers say

Former President Donald Trump's fundraiser raked in $50 million, organizers said.
7 months ago
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump (R) and former first lady Melania Trump (2nd-R) arrive at the home of John Paulson (L) and Paulson's fiancée Alina de Almeida (2nd-L) April 6, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump's campaign is expecting to raise more than 40 million dollars, when major donors gather for a fundraiser billed as the "Inaugural Leadership Dinner". (Photo by Alon Skuy/Getty Images)
8 months ago

Melania Trump to headline Mar-a-Lago fundraiser for conservative LGBT group

Former first lady Melania Trump will be headlining a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser later this month for Log Cabin Republicans.
8 months ago
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive at a polling station at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, March 19, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
8 months ago

Melania Trump makes rare appearance on 2024 campaign trail in Florida

When asked if she would be joining the former president on the campaign trail, she said "stay tuned."
8 months ago
When asked if she would be joining the former president on the campaign trail, she said "stay tuned."
8 months ago

Melania Trump makes rare appearance on 2024 campaign trail

Asked if she would campaign with her husband, she said, "stay tuned."
8 months ago
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump leave after voting in the Florida primary election in Palm Beach, Fla., on March 19, 2024.
10 months ago

Amalija Knavs, mother of former first lady Melania Trump, dies

Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has died, Trump confirmed on X Tuesday night.
10 months ago
Barron Trump, former First Lady Melania Trump and her mother Amalija Knavs depart the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2018.
10 months ago

Amalija Knavs, mother of former first lady Melania Trump, dies

ABC News has learned Knavs died in Florida on Tuesday after a long health battle.
10 months ago
ABC News has learned Knavs died in Florida on Tuesday after a long health battle.
1 year ago

Melania Trump makes rare public appearance at National Archives naturalization event

She discussed her own immigration journey as she welcomed the new citizens.
1 year ago
She discussed her own immigration journey as she welcomed the new citizens.
1 year ago

Melania Trump makes rare public appearance at National Archives naturalization event

Former first lady Melania Trump, in a rare public appearance, delivered remarks Friday at a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives in Washington.
1 year ago
Former US First Lady Melania Trump speaks during a Naturalization Ceremony at the National Archives building in Washington, DC on Dec. 15, 2023.
1 year ago

Critics pounce after report shows Trump-aligned super PAC paid Melania Trump $155K

A pro-Trump super PAC paid Melania Trump $155,000 in 2021, according to newly certified personal financial disclosure report -- prompting attacks from some Trump critics.
1 year ago
First Lady Melania Trump speaks to Trump supporters before her husband President Donald Trump gives a campaign speech just four days before Election Day outside of Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla.
3 years ago

Melania Trump addresses her critics and more in first post-White House interview

Melania Trump talked to Fox News in her first post-White House sit-down interview: She discussed her critics and a Vogue cover, her "BeBest" work, NFTs and more
3 years ago
Former First Lady Melania Trump is interviewed on Fox News, May 16, 2022.
3 years ago

Melania Trump dismisses claims in new tell-all book

The former first lady has denied a number of claims made by former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi has the details.
3 years ago
VIDEO:  Melania Trump dismisses claims in new tell-all book
4 years ago

Melania Trump switches into $3,700 dress after White House farewell

Former first lady Melania Trump went from an all-black ensemble to a printed Gucci dress after leaving the White House.
4 years ago
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump exit Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport on the way to Mar-a-Lago Club on Jan. 20, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump left Washington, D.C. on the last day of his administration before Joe Biden was sworn-in as the 46th president of the United States.
4 years ago

Melania Trump departs White House wearing luxury black dress and pumps

Melania Trumps left the White House on Inauguration Day wearing an all-black jacket, dress, sunglasses and tote bag.
4 years ago
First lady Melania Trump watches as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 20, 2021.
4 years ago

Looking back at Melania Trump’s time in White House

The first lady’s legacy over the last four years includes a campaign against cyberbullying and making changes to the White House Rose Garden.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Looking back at Melania Trump’s time in White House
4 years ago

First lady offers farewell message to nation

Melania Trump seemed to allude to the attack on the Capitol in a video message. She and President Donald Trump will be the first to not invite their successors to tour the White House.
4 years ago
VIDEO: First lady offers farewell message to nation
4 years ago

Melania Trump casts herself as a victim in 1st statement on Capitol siege

First lady Melania Trump on Monday made her first comments on Wednesday's deadly Capitol siege.
4 years ago
First lady Melania Trump is seen in the Rose Garden at the White House on Nov. 24, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
4 years ago

'I want to show them that I don't care': Melania details life in the White House

Melania Trump, maybe America's most private first lady ever, opens up in an exclusive interview with ABC News.
4 years ago
First lady Melania Trump gives an interview to ABC News' Tom Llamas.
4 years ago

Melania Trump votes on Election Day

First lady Melania Trump votes in Palm Beach, Florida, saying she wanted to cast her ballot on Election Day.
4 years ago
First lady Melania Trump votes in Palm Beach, Florida, saying she wanted to cast her ballot on Election Day.
4 years ago

Melania Trump forgoes campaign trail due to lingering cough

The first lady canceled her appearance as Trump hit Pennsylvania where he won by less than 1% in 2016 as Joe Biden hit North Carolina.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump forgoes campaign trail due to lingering cough
4 years ago

First lady fires back at former best friend over memoir, leaked audio tapes

After Melania Trump’s former adviser, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, published “Melania and Me,” the first lady blasted Wolkoff in a post on the White House website for peddling “idle gossip.”
4 years ago
VIDEO: First lady fires back at former best friend over memoir, leaked audio tapes
4 years ago

Melania Trump strikes back at former friend who secretly recorded conversations

First lady Melania Trump on Friday struck back at her former friend who secretly recorded their conversations, including comments about migrant children and Christmas.
4 years ago
First lady Melania Trump attends a meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House on July 23, 2020, in Washington.
4 years ago

Melania Trump fights back against former friend who secretly recorded her

The first lady fired back at Stephanie Winston Wolkoff who shared recordings with CNN earlier this month.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump fights back against former friend who secretly recorded her
4 years ago

Justice Department sues Melania Trump's former adviser over tell-all book

The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against a former top aide to first lady Melania Trump over a tell-all book she released last month.
4 years ago
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff leaves Trump Tower, Dec. 5, 2016, in New York.
4 years ago

The latest on the first family after President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis

As Trump continues treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center, first lady Melania Trump is recovering at the White House as Trump's children continue to support their father.
4 years ago
VIDEO: The latest on the first family after President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
4 years ago

Melania Trump's former close friend shares details of new book

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff discusses her new book, "Melania and Me," about the former friendship with the first lady, life in the White House and more behind-the-scenes details.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump's ex-best friend shares details of new book
4 years ago

Melania Trump’s ex-friend speaks out in new book

Former adviser and close friend of first lady Melania Trump Stephanie Winston Wolkoff is blasting the entire Trump family in her new book, “Melania and Me.”
4 years ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump’s ex-friend speaks out in new book
4 years ago

Melania's ex-friend: Trump family tainted by 'deceit, deception'

"It was amateur hour then, and it's amateur hour now," said Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, formerly a close friend of Melania Trump.
4 years ago
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff leaves Trump Tower, Dec. 5, 2016, in New York.
4 years ago

Melania Trump's ex-best friend details first lady's relationship with Trump

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, who is out with her new book "Melania and Me," speaks out on calls to #FreeMelania and the president's costly inauguration in 2017.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump's ex-best friend details first lady's relationship with Trump
4 years ago

Melania Trump's former friend and adviser details relationship in new memoir

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff is the author of "Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of my Friendship with the First Lady."
4 years ago
VIDEO: Melania Trump's former friend and adviser details relationship in new memoir
4 years ago

First lady Melania Trump unveils White House Rose Garden restoration

First lady Melania Trump unveiled a renovation of the White House's historic rose garden Saturday
4 years ago
A general view of the renewed White House Rose Garden, from where first lady Melania Trump will address the Republican National Convention on Aug. 25, during a media preview hosted by her office in Washington, Aug. 22, 2020.
4 years ago

Melania Trump statue in Slovenia torched, artist wants to speak with arsonists

"I would want to know who are they and why they did it?" the sculptor said.
4 years ago
FILE PHOTO: Life-size wooden sculpture of U.S. first lady Melania Trump is officially unveiled in Rozno, near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, July 5, 2019.
4 years ago

Melania Trump statue removed from her hometown in Slovenia

The first lady's statue was set on fire and badly scorched on the Fourth of July.
4 years ago
The first lady's statue was set on fire and badly scorched on the Fourth of July.
4 years ago

New book claims Melania Trump renegotiated her prenup

The first lady has denied a claim in the new book, "The Art of Her Deal," that she renegotiated her prenuptial agreement before moving into the White House.
4 years ago
VIDEO: New book claims Melania Trump renegotiated her prenup
5 years ago

First lady Melania Trump releases video encouraging children

"Together, with kindness and care, we will get through this temporary, but tough, time,” Trump said.
5 years ago
"Together, with kindness and care, we will get through this temporary, but tough, time,” Trump said.
5 years ago

Melania Trump tweets photo of herself wearing mask to encourage others

First lady Melania Trump wore a mask in a new photo from the her Twitter account Thursday as part of a message urging fellow Americans to follow the CDC recommendation.
5 years ago
First lady Melania Trump wears a mask in a photo posted to her Twitter account on April 9, 2020, with the text, "As the CDC studies the spread of #COVID-19, they recommend people wear cloth face coverings in public settings when social distancing can be hard to do. Remember, this does NOT replace the importance of social distancing."