A new book has stirred the pot by revealing tensions within the Trump family, specifically between former President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, amid the scandal involving Stormy Daniels. The book, “American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden,” sheds light on Melania’s reaction to the allegations of her husband’s affair with the adult film actress.
Reportedly, Melania was incensed by the affair rumors and sought to publicly express her discontent by canceling a planned overseas trip, a move interpreted as a silent protest against her husband’s alleged indiscretions, according to Radar Online.
Stephanie Grisham, the former White House communications director, suggested that Melania’s cancellation of the trip was a calculated decision to signal her displeasure to Trump. This gesture was part of Melania’s broader strategy to navigate the controversy and articulate her frustration with the situation directly to her husband.
The backdrop to this familial strife is the claim made by Stormy Daniels that she was paid $130,000 in hush money to keep quiet about an alleged extramarital affair with Trump, which supposedly took place just a year after his marriage to Melania while she was pregnant with their son, Barron. Despite Trump’s dismissal of these allegations as part of an “extortion plot,” his former lawyer Michael Cohen admitted to making the payment to Daniels, pleading guilty to violating federal campaign laws in the process.
 According to People, Further complicating matters, audio recordings released by Melania’s former friend and advisor, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, captured the first lady making disparaging remarks about Daniels, referring to her as a “porn hooker.” These recordings and Melania’s reaction to the scandal paint a picture of a first lady deeply embroiled in personal and public turmoil.
Despite the scandal and the apparent rift it caused, Melania and Trump have continued to make public appearances together, presenting a united front at significant events, including her mother’s funeral. This resilience is juxtaposed with the couple’s differing tastes during their time in the White House, with Melania’s choices in furnishing clashing with Trump’s preference for more lavish decorations—a detail that led to a bit of domestic rearrangement.
Melania’s engagement with the media also differed from her husband’s; she frequently tuned into CNN, a contrast to Trump’s known preference for Fox News. These divergences, both personal and public, offer a glimpse into the complexities of the Trump marriage and the challenges they faced amidst a highly publicized scandal.
