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Melania Trump’s senior advisor Marc Beckman told Fox News Digital that the first lady remained calm and in control as an armed suspect stormed the WHCA Dinner, took cover under Secret Service direction, and urged others to do the same; no one was injured, she later joined her husband in the briefing room, and Beckman praised the Secret Service and Melania’s resilience as first lady.
Melania Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel for his joke about her, calling him out for spreading hate; Kimmel defended it as a light roast, but online backlash has accused the First Lady of hypocrisy given her husband's inflammatory rhetoric, with calls for him to be fired and renewed debate about free speech and political vitriol.
Melania Trump publicly denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating she and Donald Trump were invited to the same parties but she had no relationship; the statement, delivered as Washington focuses on the Iran situation, left reporters baffled about the motive and whether Trump knew in advance. The episode highlights ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s circle, with past ties noted (she attended Epstein events, including at Mar-a-Lago) and a 2002 email exchange with Maxwell later referenced in reporting.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani labels his wife Rama Duwaji a 'private person,' but several allies say she is a public figure as first lady amid scrutiny of her past online posts celebrating Hamas and using racial slurs. The controversy rekindles antisemitism concerns tied to Mamdani's circle and could press the mayor to address her actions publicly, though it remains unclear how much voters will weigh it.
First Lady Melania Trump hosted a record 45-nation Global Summit at the White House on AI and education, unveiling an American-made humanoid system named Figure3 and detailing a humanoid educator concept called Plato; nine countries presented strategies for integrating tech into education as part of the Fostering the Future Together initiative, and the event underscored private-sector collaboration to boost learning and economic growth.
In a presidential message, the First Lady and the President observe Ash Wednesday, describe Lent’s 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, connect these practices to America’s religious heritage, and extend wishes for a meaningful Lenten season ahead of Easter.
WIRED covered two opening-weekend screening parties for a Melania Trump documentary (Florida and California), noting about $7 million in US box office and Amazon’s roughly $40 million purchase plus marketing. The piece centers on fans who praise Melania’s poise, multilingualism, and initiatives—from AI in schools to military support—while placing the film in the broader immigration debate and noting director Brett Ratner’s controversy.
A glossy but airless documentary portrays Melania Trump as a control-driven, fashion-obsessed figure who dominates staff dress codes, oversees inauguration fittings, and curates private moments with Donald and Barron, while projecting a non-political First Lady image; the film interleaves scenes from events like Arlington Cemetery and St Patrick’s Cathedral with cameos from tech leaders, but the reviewer calls it a dull, self-aggrandizing autohagiography that spends $28m on style over substance and reveals little about actual politics.
A high-budget Melania Trump documentary, produced with her editorial control and backed by a $40 million Amazon MGM Studios deal plus a $35 million marketing budget, opens with 21-city premieres and a companion three-part Prime Video docuseries. The film, directed by Brett Ratner and covering 20 days around her White House return, signals a shift in how a sitting first lady can monetize and narrate her life, while prompting discussion about optics and politics.
A South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon-hee to 20 months in prison on corruption-related charges, in a high-profile case that highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts among the elite; her lawyers plan to appeal.
Cyprus’ first lady Philippa Karsera says she is stepping down from the AFKS charity fund’s management committee, citing an ‘unrelenting attack’ on social media; the move follows a secretly recorded video alleging ways to bypass campaign spending caps, grant access to the president and first lady, and misuse corporate social contributions. The government denies the claims and has sought international help to trace the video’s origin, while the opposition questions donor transparency as coalition allies weigh their support ahead of May elections and the 2028 presidential vote.
Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, maintains a low profile, focusing on her art and behind-the-scenes campaign support, while her potential role as first lady would be historic as the first Gen Z to hold the position and possibly influence her husband's political image with her advocacy and artwork.
Melania Trump has declined an invitation to the White House and is unlikely to reside there full-time if Donald Trump wins a second term. She plans to maintain a low profile, possibly splitting her time between Palm Beach and New York, where her son Barron attends NYU. Melania has expressed a different approach to her role as First Lady, emphasizing her experience and knowledge from her previous tenure. Her memoir reveals her support for abortion rights, contrasting with her husband's stance on the issue.
Melania Trump is set to make a rare appearance at the upcoming GOP convention in Wisconsin, though she is not scheduled to speak. Her absence from her husband Donald Trump's 2024 campaign events has been notable, contrasting with the active role of current First Lady Jill Biden in President Biden's campaign. Despite speculation, Trump has downplayed his wife's limited public involvement, emphasizing that voters focus on the candidate rather than their spouse.
Ukraine's first lady has declined an invitation from President Biden to attend his State of the Union address, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as the reason for her decision.