Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former senior advisor to Melania Trump, has brought the personal relationship of former President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, back into the spotlight.
Wolkoff is the author of “Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady.” In her observations, she pointed out a significant shift in Trump’s attitude towards his wife, suggesting a diminishing sense of “chivalry” that was evident in the early years of their marriage.
According to Wolkoff, Trump, who was always careful to wait for Melania so that they could walk together, has ceased this practice. She presented her observation through video clips on X (formerly Twitter), comparing Trump’s previous behavior — where he used to guide Melania with a hand on her back, allowing her to walk in front — with recent footage where he walks ahead of her.
Wolkoff’s observations have sparked a debate among the public and media, leading to speculation about the Trumps’ marital health. Various interpretations have been suggested, ranging from mutual dislike to challenges stemming from the strains of public life and recent personal losses.
Further fueling speculation is Melania’s lack of presence at key events such as Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday victory speech in Palm Beach, Florida. Despite Trump’s third consecutive Republican presidential nomination, Melania was notably missing from the celebrations, prompting questions about her ongoing role and involvement in her husband’s political career.
Reports are suggesting that the Trumps’ marriage functions more as a business partnership. Alleged renegotiations of their prenuptial agreement were said to be aimed at securing benefits for Melania and their son, Barron. Melania, who is grieving the loss of her mother, Amalija Knavs, is reportedly gearing up for a more public role in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Despite the circulating rumors, there is no tangible evidence suggesting a divorce is imminent between Donald and Melania Trump. The couple has not openly addressed the speculation concerning their relationship. The past criticisms of the Trump family by Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and her severed ties with Melania add another dimension to the narrative, illustrating the complexity of the personal and public lives involved in this situation.
Since leaving the White House in January 2021, Melania Trump’s public appearances have been less frequent, which has been a topic of interest among those following the former first family. While she has been seen at certain events, such as the Trumpettes gala at Mar-a-Lago, her attendance alongside Donald at political events has been noticeably sparse.
As the 2024 presidential campaign continues, the role that Melania will undertake remains a matter of interest and conjecture.
