Why is Melania Trump silent on Donald's legal woes? Former FLOTUS' quiet stance continues after husband's Georgia indictment and mugshot release
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Melania Trump has other things that require her attention rather than commenting on her husband Donald Trump's recent indictment in Georgia and the subsequent release of his mugshot on Thursday, August 24, as told by sources to PEOPLE Magazine.
The ex-FLOTUS is known for handling Donald's numerous legal challenges with composure since their departure from the White House even though she "hates all of the legal problems."
Insiders provide insight into Melania Trump's astute understanding of Donald Trump's nature
"Melania knows who her husband is, and while she deplores the indictments as much as her husband, she wouldn’t be surprised by his mugshot or make comments about it," said a source to PEOPLE Magazine.
The sentiment is mirrored by sources from their New York-Palm Beach social circles. Melania is described as maintaining her poise regardless of her husband's actions, as she remains focused on her family, particularly her 17-year-old son, Barron Trump.
"Melania is busy with her son and family and she pays only so much attention to these issues which captivate the media," stated an insider, adding, "Of course, these criminal charges are embarrassing to Melania and to Donald, but life goes on and each reacts to stress in different ways."
Amid the turmoil of legal challenges and Donald's pursuit of another term in the presidency, Melania prioritizes her role as a mother. Public attention, including the release of the mugshot, is considered just one of the challenges she must navigate.
While she does not appreciate the legal troubles, she comprehends how Donald Trump leverages adversity to his advantage.
"Melania hates all of the legal problems but understands how her husband uses adversity to his advantage," expressed a source, continuing, "She knows the mugshot is sending both a f*** you message to his enemies as well as a kiss to his flock."
Melania Trump's resilience to media attention after Donald Trump's Georgia indictment
"Melania does her best to duck the media and stay out of the issues surrounding this case and the others," said a Trump family insider to PEOPLE Magazine, along with, "It’s just one more issue to get beyond."
"Remember Melania is a mom with a not-yet-adult son to protect," said another source, adding, "A mugshot that everyone is talking about is just one more issue to wade through."
The public release of the mug shot is not seen as particularly unsettling for Melania, they claimed, saying it "does not upset her any more than anything else that has happened with Donald and his legal cases."
"She also knows he loves to be the center of attention whether the subject is good or bad. He has been this way since the day she met him," added the source.
"Melania is good at taking care of business at hand, which includes her own life, the life of her son, and the lives of her close family members," expressed the insider.
They continued, "She would not stand in a circle of people she knows and openly comment on the lawsuits or the mugshot. She will have her way of dealing with this and anything else publicly when she feels like it."
Despite her quiet approach, insiders believe Melania shares her husband's perspective that many of the legal issues are politically motivated attempts to interfere with elections.
Melania Trump maintains a low profile during Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
As the 2024 presidential campaign campaign progresses and legal battles intensify, Melania Trump is expected to maintain a low profile.
Her support for Donald Trump's presidential bid is evident, even though she has not been actively involved in his campaign activities this time, as opposed to her highly visible role during his initial 2016 presidential election campaign.
In May, she endorsed Donald's efforts through an interview with Fox News Digital, where she said, "He has my support, and we look forward to restoring hope for the future and leading America with love and strength."