Trump was 'nervous' before wife Melania's memoir release. What surprising revelations did she make in her new book?

In a newly-released memoir Melania, former first lady of United States Melania Trump shares her pro-choice stance on abortion, the moment she first met Donald Trump in a New York City night club and "cruel" rumours about her son having autism. Former US President Donald Trump initially expressed apprehension regarding his wife Melania Trump's new memoir. During an interview on the Nelk Boys' YouTube channel, Trump discussed his thoughts with hosts Salim Sirur and Kyle Forgeard.

Trump admitted he was “nervous” before reading the book but was relieved after finding it “very good” and free of any negative remarks. “She wrote something very good. I was a little bit nervous before I read it,” Trump acknowledged. “You never know, maybe she said bad things, but she didn't.”

Melania has maintained a low profile despite being the former First Lady and her husband's strong political influence in the US. Her memoir was published ahead of the high-stakes US Presidential elections 2024, earning the bestseller status on Amazon.


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Melania Trump's book, titled "Melania," was published ahead of the upcoming election. The memoir addresses various personal subjects, including her opinions on reproductive rights, her early career, parenting, and interactions with the media. The book has achieved bestseller status on Amazon.

Despite her usually low profile, Melania has impacted Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. However, Trump hesitated to call her memoir a "secret weapon.” He said, “I wouldn’t call it a weapon. ‘Secret weapon’ is a tough term. But she’s great. She’s a wonderful person. She was a great first lady. People love her.”

Melania revealed in her book how she learned about two assassination attempts on her husband, which took place on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and September 15 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Currently, Melania is less visible in this election cycle compared to her involvement in the 2016 and 2020 campaigns. She attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 18 but did not deliver a speech.

Her memoir is available in two editions: a $150 collector's edition with each copy autographed by her and a 304-page memoir priced at $40, with signed copies available for $75.

What Melania Trump revealed in her book

Melania has disclosed in her new memoir that she avoids eating raw fish wherever she travels. In May 2019, during a state visit to Japan with then-President Donald Trump, Melania informed her team about her preference against raw fish.

She wrote, “I made it known that I do not eat raw fish.” Despite this, she expressed an effort to embrace local cuisine whenever possible. During a formal dinner at the Imperial Palace, the menu was adjusted to accommodate her preferences. The six-course meal included turbot a la meunière sauce tomate and consommé à la royale, with no raw fish served.

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Melania, dressed in a pale pink dress with silver feathers, attended the black-tie dinner alongside Donald Trump. The dinner was hosted by the Japanese emperor and empress. The couple also dined at a traditional Japanese restaurant with then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie Abe, where the menu featured wagyu beef steak, broccoli, carrots, baked potatoes with butter, and vanilla ice cream for dessert.