Melania Trump Champions President as 'Unifier' in Candid Fox News Appearance
First Lady Melania Trump has robustly defended her husband, President Donald Trump, characterising him as a 'unifier' during a wide-ranging interview on Fox News Channel's The Five on Wednesday evening. The appearance served as part of a media tour promoting her forthcoming documentary film, titled Melania, which is scheduled for release this Friday.
Addressing National Division and Political Opposition
In a striking assertion, Mrs Trump placed the blame for current political fractures squarely on the 'opposition,' suggesting that the problem lies with those who disagree with the President's agenda. 'They just need to come on the same page and see that he wants to make America only safe and better,' she stated emphatically. She elaborated further, claiming, 'He's a unifier, not just here in the United States, but around the world. He has stopped many wars, and, as well, here in the United States, it's a lot of opposition and that's the problem, right?'
This defence was offered against a backdrop of widespread protests across the nation, which have intensified following the recent shooting of American citizen Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Patrol officers. The incident has amplified scrutiny of the President's mass deportation policy. Panelist Jessica Tarlov, the sole liberal voice on the show, acknowledged the profound need for national healing, remarking, 'there's no question that the country needs a lot of unifying at this moment.' To this, the First Lady simply responded, 'Yes, it does. But I think he's [a] unifier.'
Promoting the 'Melania' Documentary and Glimpsing White House Life
The interview provided substantial insight into the First Lady's new documentary, which chronicles the twenty-day period leading up to the Trump family's return to the White House in early January 2025. Mrs Trump explained that the film captures the frenetic activity surrounding her preparations, including hiring staff for the East Wing—the traditional name for her office, despite the physical building having been demolished.
'We have so many people around, have Secret Service, and it's a big production whatever you do. So one take, and you go,' she described, noting the documentary follows her from morning until evening. She expressed hope that audiences would gain a deeper understanding of her character, stating, 'I think in every scene they will see how I work, who I am, how I communicate with people and they will know me a little bit more.' She reiterated her famously private nature, asserting her autonomy: 'And nobody is in charge of me and I'm not in charge of anybody else.'
The film has garnered significant commercial interest, with Amazon securing distribution rights for a reported $40 million. Notably, it will receive a theatrical release first, despite Amazon's ownership of the Prime Video streaming platform.
Policy Work, Family Insights, and Future Speculation
Beyond the documentary, Mrs Trump touched upon her legislative advocacy, though she declined to reveal details of a new bill she is developing. Last year, she successfully lobbied for the Take It Down Act, a revenge porn bill that criminalises AI-generated explicit images. 'I'm working and I think I will have a lot of support like I had with the previous one,' she hinted.
She also confirmed her continued involvement in humanitarian efforts, specifically working to reunite Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces with their families. On a lighter note, the First Lady shared personal anecdotes, revealing she is a morning person and does not mind her husband's signature YMCA dance, 'some days it's not appropriate.' She praised her son Barron's strategic input on the presidential campaign, crediting the 19-year-old with suggesting collaborations with YouTubers and podcasters. 'So he was a really smart mind behind it,' she said.
When pressed on future political ambitions, Mrs Trump firmly dismissed any suggestion of President Trump seeking an unconstitutional third term. She also remained non-committal about a potential sequel to her documentary, responding with a coy, 'Oh, interesting,' when the possibility was raised.
