Donald Trump reveals why he was 'nervous' about Melania's memoir: ‘She wrote something very…’

Following the release of his wife Melania Trump's new memoir, former President Donald Trump revealed he was initially “nervous” about her book.

Published on: Oct 15, 2024, 14:40:56 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Following the release of his wife Melania Trump's new memoir, former President Donald Trump revealed he was initially “nervous” about her book.

While Donald Trump recognised Melania's influence during the interview but avoided labeling her book a “secret weapon.” (REUTERS FILE)

Appearing on the Nelk Boys' YouTube channel, Trump spoke with presenters Salim Sirur and Kyle Forgeard in a 40-minute interview. During their conversation, the hosts stressed the sales performance of the former first lady's book and her possible impact on Trump's 2024 campaign.

“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.”

Notably, Melania has maintained a low profile despite being the former First Lady and her husband's strong political influence in the US.

Trump refused to call Melania's memoir a ‘secret weapon’

Meanwhile, Trump recognised her influence during the interview but avoided labeling her book a “secret weapon.”

“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,” the former President stated.

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All you need to know about Melania's book

Melania Trump's memoir, Melania, was published in the weeks preceding the election on November 5. It discusses a variety of personal issues, such as her opinions on reproductive rights, her early professional life, parenting, and her interactions with the media. The book has become Amazon's number-one bestseller before and after its release.

The book also highlights Melania's position on reproductive rights and how she found out about her husband's two assassination attempts, which occurred on July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and September 15 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Melania has maintained a relatively modest profile this election cycle in contrast to her more prominent position during the campaigns of 2016 and 2020. She attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 18, but did not address the crowd.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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