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Melania Trump believes the public and media often misrepresent her, particularly portraying her as shy and uninvolved. In an interview with DuJour, she clarified that she is very active behind the scenes, especially in advising her husband, Donald Trump. Despite her absence from his recent campaign appearances, she insists she’s deeply engaged, even receiving calls from Trump’s children urging her to influence him. Melania also shared how being married to a high-profile figure requires thick skin, as people often judge her based on her husband. She described herself as “fiercely independent” and “selective,” not shy as many assume.

Her recent speech at the International Women of Courage awards sparked backlash. Melania attempted to draw parallels between her personal experiences and the honourees’ stories of bravery, stating that love had helped her through tough times. However, critics found her comments tone-deaf and insincere, especially given the gravity of the award recipients’ struggles. Many social media users criticized her delivery and message, calling it hollow and emotionally disconnected, further fueling perceptions of her as out of touch.