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.”
Melania’s withdrawal from politics has been intentional. According to a 2021 CNN report, those close to her said she had no plans to re-enter public life, even if Donald Trump ran for a second term. She has historically avoided campaign events, giving very few public appearances and interviews. As First Lady, she maintained a sparse public profile, granting fewer than five on-camera interviews and no print interviews. Even before her time in the White House, Melania valued privacy, routine, and self-discipline, shaping her life around fitness, health, and personal ambition rather than social visibility.
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