Melania Trump’s newfound independence has become a source of anxiety for one of her former close friends and staff members, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff. In a recent interview on the MeidasTouch podcast, Wolkoff, author of “Melania and Me,” made startling revelations about the former first lady.
According to Wolkoff, Melania Trump never desired to be in the White House initially. She expressed concerns over Melania’s potential misuse of newfound freedom in 2024 if her husband, Donald Trump, is reelected. Wolkoff accused Melania of leveraging media attention to stay relevant and criticized her for allegedly contributing to controversy rather than positive change during her time as first lady.
Wolkoff also reminded listeners of the legal challenges faced by Donald Trump, particularly the ongoing lawsuit filed by author E. Jean Carroll, accusing him of sexual assault. She labeled Melania as “Trump’s partner in crime” and suggested that Melania enjoys drama and actively creates it around herself.
With Melania’s son Barron turning 18 soon and heading to college, Wolkoff predicted that Melania would have even more freedom. She cautioned voters that Melania’s return as first lady would be “the most tragic thing for our country.”
Wolkoff criticized Melania for using empty words about independence and grace, claiming they hold no real meaning. Beyond interviews, Wolkoff took shots at Melania on social media, accusing her of exploiting media speculation to maintain relevance.
Despite their past close relationship, Wolkoff now asserts that if Melania had taken her former role seriously, she would have provided a factual statement explaining her absence. Instead, Wolkoff believes Melania thrives on speculation and enjoys the attention it brings.
The fallout between the two former best friends remains a subject of speculation, with Wolkoff’s current criticisms contrasting with her previous sentiments of Melania being “the sister I never had before.”
