Former First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has broken her social media silence by sharing a heartfelt message to mark International Women’s Day.
Prior to this, the last time Melania made a post was to thank her supporters for their kind words following the passing of her mother, Amalija Knavs.
Melania’s International Women’s Day message comes amid heightened scrutiny of her marriage and lack of involvement in her husband, Donald Trump‘s election campaign.
Melania Trump Marks International Women’s Day
On Friday, Melania made her first post in a long time by sharing a message on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to mark International Women’s Day.
The former first lady took to her Instagram page with a heartfelt statement to commemorate the special day honoring women around the world.
She wrote, “On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate extraordinary women & girls who defy expectations, shatter barriers, uphold distinction & leave a lasting impact. I applaud those who exhibit courage, stand firm in their beliefs, & strive for excellence.”
“Let us remember that true greatness lies in embracing our unique selves & staying true to our values,” Melania added.
Prior to this statement, Melania’s last social media post was on January 21, after her mother Amalija Knavs’ burial.
The Slovenian-born former model shared a message thanking people for supporting her and her family during their period of grief.
“On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the love and support that you have showered upon us throughout this journey of loss and grief. We will cherish the beautiful memories of my beloved mother and forever keep her light in our hearts,” Melania said at the time.
Fans Gush Over Melania Trump’s Message
Shortly after posting the message, fans of the former First Lady took to the comment section of her post to gush about how much they miss her.
One person wrote, “Best First Lady! We miss you and desperately need your grace and elegance.”
Another said, “Happy Women’s Day to you, Melania! You are a beautiful woman inside out, a great inspiration to millions of us all over the world! May God bless you today and always!”
“We miss [you], Melania; I love to hear [you] speak in your own unique accent, so soft-spoken, steady & elegant. Please post more,” a third person commented.
Another fan stated, “Please share your presence with America!!! We need to see you standing and holding hands with [former] President Trump now more than ever!!”
She Recently Came Under Fire For Being Absent During Her Husband’s Victory Speech
Melania’s recent post comes after she faced backlash from MAGA supporters for not being by her husband, Donald Trump’s side, during his speech at Mar-a-Lago following his victory on Super Tuesday.
The 53-year-old’s absence made fans speculate that Melania “wants nothing to do with the White House.”
Since Trump began his re-election campaign, Melania has barely made an appearance. The last time the duo were seen together was at a gala held by the Trumpettes, a Donald Trump fan club, at Mar-a-Lago.
“Melania wants nothing to do with the White House or Donald, apparently. She showed up at one dinner in the past several months,” an individual wrote on X.
Amid the outrage from MAGA, Melania’s former aide, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, revealed the reason why she was absent during Trump’s speech.
She wrote, “Melania Trump was NOT at Donald’s victory party because she did NOT have to be. His supporters do NOT care if she is by his side or NOT, so now she does NOT have to be. NOThing more, NOThing less.”
New Book Details Strained Relationship Between Melania & Donald Trump
Trump and Melania’s marriage has come under severe scrutiny in recent times, with many claiming that the couple is no longer as close as they once were.
In the book, “American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, From Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden,” New York Times reporter Katie Rogers detailed several moments when the pair were at loggerheads.
One of these moments took place in 2018 because of the Stormy Daniels hush money allegation. Melania was reportedly angry with Trump and wanted to “humiliate” him.
According to a report, the mother of one was so angry that she decided against traveling with her husband abroad at the time and instead returned to their Mar-a-Lago.
“[FLOTUS press secretary Stephanie] Grisham, who traveled with her on that jaunt, said that the first lady had wanted to communicate her anger to the president,” Rogers claimed in her book.
Grisham further shared with Rogers that Melania “was p—– at Trump and wanted him to be a little humiliated that she took off.”
