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What Is Melania's Strategy?

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mae13 Fri 10-Apr-26 04:19:00

Her out-of-the-blue announcement denying any connection with the late Jeffrey Epstein has certainly brought the whole scandalous mess back into the media spotlight.

The Iran-USA-Israel war had submerged the Epstein business but the First Lady's attention-grabbing speech has put her husband's friendship/involvement with a very rich, very convicted paedophile right back at the top of the agenda.

Is this her idea of defending her husband? Or has she got a more sinister motive?

It seems beyond bizarre.

M0nica Tue 14-Apr-26 11:44:34

The Melania/Donald offspring is 20, so custody is unlikely to be an issue.

AGAA4 Tue 14-Apr-26 11:54:23

Barron Trump was 20 last month and would be surprised if there's a custody battle for him.

Allira Tue 14-Apr-26 11:55:48

M0nica

The Melania/Donald offspring is 20, so custody is unlikely to be an issue.

I do know that, as I pointed out in another post but you perhaps didn't see that. It may have been on another thread.

It was a suggestion as to why Melania still played 'Mrs Trump' until Barron was 18 and now she just pays the rôle lip service Her speech was an attempt to distance herself from Trump.

Allira Tue 14-Apr-26 12:01:37

M0nica

The Melania/Donald offspring is 20, so custody is unlikely to be an issue.

M0nica I posted this earlier in the thread but was told by ronib it was^the stuff of fantasy^.

She is distancing herself from her husband. She knows he's on his way out and has probably only stayed with him firstly because he probably threatened her that she would lose custody of their child and now the child is an adult, she may be fearful of what Trump is capable of. He has no loyalty, perhaps he has made threats.

That is just a theory of course.

David49 Tue 14-Apr-26 12:48:09

Parting company with Donald.?

I've just checked her personal wealth $57m estimated, she has her own jewelry business and book royalties and no doubt more to come. He's the devil she knows, so no reason to divorce, we know she doesnt like the limelight and is no doubt frustrated at the continual pressure to link her with Epstein.

If they do part company I'm sure she will manage on $57m, in any case she's still an attractive woman and will not be short of suitors to keep her if thats what she needs.

Allira Tue 14-Apr-26 12:50:51

in any case she's still an attractive woman and will not be short of suitors to keep her if thats what she needs.

Good grief.

Only a man could say that!

David49 Tue 14-Apr-26 13:12:41

Allira

^in any case she's still an attractive woman and will not be short of suitors to keep her if thats what she needs.^

Good grief.

Only a man could say that!

Yes I am a man, I also added if thats what she wants, it's entirely her choice.

M0nica Tue 14-Apr-26 14:38:18

Allira

M0nica

The Melania/Donald offspring is 20, so custody is unlikely to be an issue.

M0nica I posted this earlier in the thread but was told by ronib it was^the stuff of fantasy^.

She is distancing herself from her husband. She knows he's on his way out and has probably only stayed with him firstly because he probably threatened her that she would lose custody of their child and now the child is an adult, she may be fearful of what Trump is capable of. He has no loyalty, perhaps he has made threats.

^That is just a theory of course.^

Soory, did not read back very far.

Trump is on his 3rd(?) wife, I doubt if he would want custody of a child. If he did he has had plenty of opportunity to act difficult because since he became President the first time he and Melania have lived separate lives - and that includes most of Barron's childhood.

More to the point he may well now not be capable of satisfying any alterntive, whether in marriage or out, so stick to what he has, who seems uite happy with the arrangement. She has the advantages of an independent life and the kudos of being the President's wife

Allira Tue 14-Apr-26 14:43:31

M0nica

Allira

M0nica

The Melania/Donald offspring is 20, so custody is unlikely to be an issue.

M0nica I posted this earlier in the thread but was told by ronib it was^the stuff of fantasy^.

She is distancing herself from her husband. She knows he's on his way out and has probably only stayed with him firstly because he probably threatened her that she would lose custody of their child and now the child is an adult, she may be fearful of what Trump is capable of. He has no loyalty, perhaps he has made threats.

^That is just a theory of course.^

Soory, did not read back very far.

Trump is on his 3rd(?) wife, I doubt if he would want custody of a child. If he did he has had plenty of opportunity to act difficult because since he became President the first time he and Melania have lived separate lives - and that includes most of Barron's childhood.

More to the point he may well now not be capable of satisfying any alterntive, whether in marriage or out, so stick to what he has, who seems uite happy with the arrangement. She has the advantages of an independent life and the kudos of being the President's wife

Trump is on his 3rd(?) wife, I doubt if he would want custody of a child

I'm not sure about that, he seems to like control of his sons and daughter, even Tiffany is on the scene more now.

M0nica Tue 14-Apr-26 16:10:29

Reply to above. Trump is old and ill. His children all to ensure their inheritance.

Terric Tue 14-Apr-26 22:22:25

Many young Slovenian girls want to come to America to find and marry a rich businessman or any man for that fact that will keep them in food and clothes. Not unusual. There are tons of websites advertising for this. Melania was one of them. She was just a little bit older and too old for Epstein. She was never a real model. She was a third rate, mostly nude, model, who was perfect for recruiting to Trump, the typical old man with money. She surely has lots of stories to tell! She did not escape the Trump, Epstein circle as she was a part of the circle. That is why Paolo Zampoli’s girlfriend/spouse, Amanda, is threatening her. Melania did not come to her supposed friend’s rescue from ICE and allowed it to happen. Hopefully, it will happen and she will expose the truth about Trump and Melania and Paolo, the Ambassador Trump placed into this position. What an insane web of lies and deceit they all weave. There are many investigative journalists focusing on this story and many facts are yet to come out waiting for the go-ahead. Stay tuned!!

Terric Tue 14-Apr-26 22:27:57

You guys need to read my post about Amanda Ungaro. That is the reason Melania Trump made her “I’m so innocent proclamation.” More news to come. She is already separated from Trump and she has an iron clad pre nup to protect her forever. Her job is to make it look as if he has a real wife that loves him. She shows up because she is paid to do so. The Trumps are a fraud!

Allira Tue 14-Apr-26 22:45:53

You guys need to read my post
Calling David49!

I think you're the only guy on this thread , David .
Apart from Terric.

Allsorts Tue 14-Apr-26 23:08:48

These wife's like the limelight, the money and all the reflected glory.

Allira Tue 14-Apr-26 23:11:48

Allsorts

These wife's like the limelight, the money and all the reflected glory.

Which wife's? (sic)

David49 Wed 15-Apr-26 06:34:52

Allira

^You guys need to read my post^
Calling David49!

I think you're the only guy on this thread , David .
Apart from Terric.

Is Terric male.?

If he is he has the same view as mine, Melania is "arm candy", marrying Trump made her rich, all the migrant girls dream of marrying a rich man. There is a price to pay and some get involved with really nasty criminals like Epstein, but Melania hit the jackpot.

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 15-Apr-26 08:51:54

I have no idea what Ms Trump's strategy is, here. Perhaps she has knowledge of something coming.
I was amused by Terric's post yesterday suggesting that her role was to portray a woman who loved her husband. Clearly, this lady is quite a poor actor. Whenever they are together, she appears, to me, utterly indifferent to him.

Norah Wed 15-Apr-26 12:48:10

Allsorts

These wife's like the limelight, the money and all the reflected glory.

Is there more than one wife in play here?

Apart from Melania, which other wives are being discussed?

Basgetti Wed 15-Apr-26 12:51:14

ronib

Am waiting for Hilary Clinton’s similar rebuttal….

She gave it when she testified.

ronib Wed 15-Apr-26 17:43:48

Behind closed doors? Basgetti

Casdon Wed 15-Apr-26 17:47:53

The video and transcripts of the Clinton depositions were released into the public domain ronib, you can read them if you look them up.

ronib Wed 15-Apr-26 18:30:14

Suitably edited? Casdon

Casdon Wed 15-Apr-26 18:41:05

Apparently not edited, over nine hours of questioning and the official transcript. . It’s all there for you to view ronib, should you have the inclination.

ronib Wed 15-Apr-26 18:45:41

How do you know this? Casdon

Casdon Wed 15-Apr-26 18:49:06

I looked it up ronib, how do most people find these things out?

It’s readily available, for your delectation here it is.
oversight.house.gov/release/oversight-committee-releases-bill-and-hillary-clinton-deposition-videos/