Melania Trump’s Growing Influence Becomes the Talk of Washington

But sometime last fall, things began to change. As the campaign gained momentum, Melania re-emerged alongside her husband at key events. Observers noticed she carried herself with a new confidence, hinting that her second turn as First Lady would not be a repeat of her first four years.

In an interview earlier this year, Melania reflected on the challenges she faced during her initial term. She admitted that many people “didn’t accept” her or “didn’t understand” her role. She acknowledged that she was often viewed as simply “the wife of the president” rather than as her own person.

“Maybe some people they see me as just the wife of the president,” she said. “But I’m standing on my own two feet, independent. I have my own thoughts, my own yes and no. I don’t always agree with what my husband is saying or doing, and that’s okay.”

It was a candid admission that signaled her willingness to be more outspoken—and more influential—this time around.

A First Lady in Action

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