According to the Daily Mail, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former close associate and senior advisor to Melania Trump, has made a startling assertion about the nature of the relationship between the former First Lady and Donald Trump.
This revelation comes amidst a whirlwind of speculation surrounding the strain on their marriage.
In a recent post on social media, Winston Wolkoff shared a clip from the reality TV show, The Apprentice, which portrayed Trump as a family-oriented man. The footage features Melania, cradling their infant son Barron, outside their lavish residence, awaiting Donald's arrival. As he pulls up in a convertible, she greets him with the words, 'daddy's coming home.'
"Many may think 'daddy's home' is a Father's Day video. Nope!" Winston Wolkoff clarified in her post. "Donald was a household name. He needed a woman who looked & played the part & let him be the star. Marrying Melania & making her a Vogue Cover model legitimized them both."
Winston Wolkoff's interpretation suggests that the relationship between the former first couple was more of a business arrangement than a romantic partnership. She credits the illusion of their relationship to Survivor producer Mark Burnett and NBC boss Jeff Zucker. She also referenced a new book by Ramin Setoodeh, 'Apprentice in Wonderland,' in which he concedes that Trump's presidency would not have been possible without the TV show.
As Trump faces criminal charges in multiple cases and is gearing up for a potential second term in the White House, Melania has largely remained out of the public eye. Her absence during Trump's recent criminal trial in New York, which included detailed testimony about his alleged infidelity with a porn star, sparked speculation about her stance on the allegations.
Despite the guilty verdict, Melania was noticeably absent from Trump's speech at Trump Tower. She was spotted for the first time since the conviction four days later, exiting Trump Tower with Barron. Prior to this, she had been secluded in their New York residence for ten days.
The former first couple has been seen together only a few times this year. They were spotted at a mega-fundraiser in early April, hosted by billionaire John Paulson, which raised over $40 million for Trump's reelection campaign. In March, Melania accompanied Trump to cast ballots in the Florida presidential primary. When questioned about her involvement in the campaign trail, she simply responded, 'stay tuned.'
Despite their public appearances, Melania has remained silent on Trump's hush money conviction and has not attended any of his campaign rallies to date. When it was announced that their son Barron could be a delegate to the Republican National Convention, her office promptly dismissed the idea, citing a prior commitment.
Winston Wolkoff, in an appearance on CNN, shared her insights on the dynamics between the Trumps behind closed doors. She expressed her belief that Melania was likely being forthright and expressing her true feelings to Trump.
"Donald finally got caught and along the way Melania knew exactly who she married. She knew that this was a transactional marriage," Winston Wolkoff stated. "She became a top model, he became a loving, doting father, and it set them up for their run for the White House."
In Winston Wolkoff's view, Melania will make her presence known when it serves as a diversion for Trump. This perspective paints a picture of a marriage that is more strategic than sentimental, a union forged for mutual benefit rather than love.
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