Melania Trump’s Unwavering Support: Why She Remains With Donald Despite Everything

One longtime friend, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, first met Melania in 2003 while working at Vogue. At the time, Melania was modeling and dating Donald Trump. The two developed a close friendship over the next 15 years. Stephanie later became involved in planning the Trump inauguration and served as an unpaid adviser to the First Lady, giving her an insider’s view of Melania’s private life during the transition and the early days of the administration. This perspective offered rare insights into how Melania navigated high-pressure situations, including moments of intense public scrutiny.

Stephanie recalls a pivotal moment during the 2016 campaign, when the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape was released, capturing Donald Trump making lewd remarks about women. Many anticipated that Melania would react with visible distress, but Stephanie described her as radiant and smiling during their lunch that day. She remembered joking with Melania about the absurdity of the media coverage, and the two laughed together. According to Stephanie, Melania understood the realities of the life she had chosen, and she faced them with composure and self-awareness.

Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham has also offered insight into Melania’s perspective. Speaking in 2024, Grisham emphasized that Melania’s decision to remain with Donald Trump was deliberate. Despite the public scrutiny and occasional personal humiliation, Melania has chosen to stay, prioritizing her life, her family, and her own sense of stability. “She knew who she married,” Grisham said. “She’s happy, she’s got a very good life. She’s not going anywhere; that has been proven.” Continue reading…