Melania To Attend Convention
We’ve got some interesting news about former First Lady Melania Trump making a rare public appearance. According to CNN, Melania Trump is set to attend the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) in Wisconsin.
This is noteworthy because she’s largely been absent from the 2024 campaign trail and didn't attend Donald Trump’s high-profile hush money trial in New York earlier this year, unlike other Trump family members.
It’s still unclear whether Melania will speak at the event or play a formal role, but her presence will surely attract attention. The last major public outing for the former first lady and Donald Trump was back in May at their son Barron’s high school graduation ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida.
In addition to Melania, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump's daughter, has also announced her plans to attend the RNC. Despite declaring in 2022 that she wouldn’t formally participate in her father’s comeback campaign, she will be there to support him in a personal capacity. This family show of support comes as Trump heads into the convention with a stronger political position compared to his rival, Joe Biden.
Recent national polls show Trump leading Biden in the general election, adding to the Democrats' current turmoil over whether to replace Biden as their candidate following his problematic debate performance and ongoing questions about his mental fitness for office.
However, it’s not all smooth sailing for Trump. On Thursday, the New York Times editorial board published a scathing piece labeling him as “dangerous” and “unfit to lead” the country.
The article criticized Trump for his lack of respect for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the American people. It also accused him of being driven by a desire for political power to advance his personal interests and seek retribution against those he perceives as having wronged him.
The convention in Wisconsin is set to be a significant event for the Republican party, and Melania Trump's appearance will likely be one of the highlights.
With the family rallying around him and the polls in his favor, Trump is heading into the RNC with a solid hand, despite the fierce criticism from prominent media outlets.