Melania Trump: I support my husband’s 2024 bid

Melania Trump supported her husband’s presidential campaign on Tuesday and said she supports his bid for another term in the White House.

The former first lady, who sparked controversy with her absence after Donald Trump was indicted in federal court on charges of paying porn star Stormy Daniels hush money, said she stands by him.

“He has my support and we look forward to restoring hope for the future and leading America with love and strength,” Trump said. Fox news.

Her endorsement comes as the New York jury begins its deliberations in a civil trial in which author E. Jean Carroll accused Donald Trump of raping her in the 1990s. He has denied the charges.

“My husband achieved tremendous success in his first reign, and he can lead us back to greatness and prosperity,” Melania said.

The rare public statement and direct endorsement comes as polls show Donald Trump is the favorite for the Republican presidential nomination, beating his nearest rival by double digits. And a Washington Post-ABC News poll over the weekend showed him leading Joe Biden among voters.

But Donald Trump still faces more legal troubles.

The former president is under investigation by the state of Georgia for interfering with the 2020 election results, and two Justice Department investigations are ongoing: one in connection with attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and the other in connection with his possession of classified information. documents in March. -a-Lago.

Melania Trump’s office did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s question about whether the former first lady would be on campaign.

Melania Trump also said it would be a “privilege” to serve as first lady again and that her focus would be on the development and well-being of children.

Melania Trump celebrated the fifth anniversary of her Be Best campaign on Sunday, noting on Twitter “we are reminded of the incredible impact that can be made when we come together to support our next generation.”

Her public statement of support on Tuesday comes as she fought back against reports that emerged after Donald Trump’s indictment questioned whether or not she would support her husband.

Melania was not present when Donald Trump addressed supporters at Mar-a-Lago in April following his arraignment in a New York court on 34 felony counts in connection with a $30,000 payout to a doorman who tried to sell information about a child who Trump allegedly fathered out of wedlock; $150,000 to former Playboy model Karen McDougal and a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Her father Viktor Knavs sat in the front row with Trump’s adult children Don Jr., Eric and Tiffany.

She was not seen for 10 days when the former president was charged – he denied having an affair with Daniels.

But she eventually showed up to attend an Easter Sunday brunch and was seen at his personal club next to the former president.

In a brief statement posted to Twitter on April 11, Melania Trump’s office responded to a deluge of news stories and asked readers to “be careful” when reading theories about why she wasn’t on his side.

In recent weeks, news organizations have made assumptions about the former First Lady’s stance on personal, professional and political issues. These articles cite anonymous sources to substantiate the author’s claims.’

“We ask readers to use caution and common sense in determining whether stories about the former First Lady are accurate or not, especially when not citing Ms. Trump as a source of information.”

Melania joined Donald for Easter brunch at Mar-a-Lago, her first time at his side since his indictment

Melania was notably missing when her Viktor Knavs between Eric and Lara Trump and Don Jr. and his betrothed Kimberly Guilfoyle stood; Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos are seen at right at Donald’s April 4 speech at Mar-a-Lago

But notably absent was any mention of the former president’s legal battle and his bid for a second term. Melania Trump was present at Mar-a-Lago when Trump announced his 2024 presidential campaign.

Several reports have said the former first lady remains angry at her husband’s cheating allegations, remains busy raising their son Barron, 17. There are reports she could take him to Europe this summer.