Throughout the week, we’ve heard various breaking-news stories about how Donald Trump could be indicted and arrested at any moment, stemming from his “hush money payment” to Stormy Daniels. There’s been so much talk about what Donald Trump will do or say or the optics of Trump-in-handcuffs, being marched in front of the national media. But no one has said, “I wonder if Melania Trump will stand by her man if he goes into the pokey.” That’s because we all know that Melania has been done with her husband for years now. Hilariously, People Magazine has sources within Melania’s camp and she could NOT sound more over her husband. I kind of can’t believe these “sources” are being so honest about the state of the Trump marriage. Some highlights:
Melania Trump doesn’t want to talk about any of this. According to sources, Melania, 52, is continuing on with her life at the couple’s Palm Beach home, despite the legal issues looming over her husband, 76. “Melania is leading her own life, and still feels happy being at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by people who love her and who never talk about reality, or bad things about her husband,” a social source tells PEOPLE.
Melania doesn’t want to hear about any of this. “She remains angry and doesn’t want to hear [the alleged hush money payment] mentioned,” the source tells PEOPLE. “She is aware of who her husband is and keeps her life upbeat with her own family and a few close friends.” The source adds that Melania has been upset by the Daniels accusations since at least 2018, when the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had arranged a $130,000 payment to the ex-porn star a month before the 2016 election so she’d keep quiet about their alleged affair.
Melania wants to ignore the whole drama of Donald’s potential arrest. Melania, meanwhile, “wants to ignore it and hopes it will pass, but she doesn’t sympathize with Donald’s plight,” the source tells PEOPLE.
Separate lives: While the source tells PEOPLE that Melania and Donald live in separate quarters of their Mar-a-Lago estate, the two are still often spotted eating dinner together or attending events at the private club. “She does very well with all of her socializing duties,” the source continues. “They still see friends for dinner at the club, but live separately and do what they want on their own. They don’t spend that much time together.”
Melania’s parents & her son: The source adds that Melania continues to keep busy with her family — including her mom and dad, who also live at Mar-a-Lago, and Barron, who turned 17 on Monday, amid the chaos of a potential indictment. “Barron is a sweet boy who has a loving family around him,” the source says. “He is older now and handsome. His mom is protective of him but he is free around Mar-a-Lago. They are low-key with their socializing.” The source adds that the family likely enjoyed a celebratory birthday dinner for Barron, despite the occasion arriving as Donald braced for the grand jury’s indictment decision: “They would not skip his birthday over legal issues.”
Melania will be just fine. “Melania loves the beautiful weather and resort town atmosphere of Palm Beach,” the source says. “She is happy when she is in Palm Beach. She has her son and other close family members. They are tribe-like and usually stick together. Despite what happens to Donald, she will be fine. She is well taken care of.”
Melania is gonna do Melania, we know that. Melania didn’t sign up to be First Lady, nor did she sign up to stand by her imprisoned man. I absolutely believe that Melania doesn’t give a sh-t if Donald is arrested or if he goes to jail. She knows that she’s just going to stay in Palm Beach, keep her hair appointments and spa appointments and spend time with Barron. We also knew that they lived separate lives before the White House, during his time in the White House and after, but to hear it again… well, it’s interesting. Is she going to file for divorce or is she just waiting to see if she gets to be his widow?
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- First lady Melania Trump looks on as United States President Donald J. Trump makes a statement to the nation as his supporters look on in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Election Night, Wednesday, November 4, 2020.,Image: 567276897, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: usage worldwide, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Kleponis / DPA Picture Alliance / Avalon
- United States President Donald J. Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC after returning aboard Marine One, Thursday, December 31, 2020. They cut short their Florida vacation to return to the Capital.,Image: 579989841, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: usage worldwide, Model Release: no, Credit line: Ken Cedeno – Pool via CNP / DPA Picture Alliance / Avalon
- U.S. First Lady Melania Trump speaks during a farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Trump departs Washington with Americans more politically divided and more likely to be out of work than when he arrived, while awaiting trial for his second impeachment – an ignominious end to one of the most turbulent presidencies in American history.,Image: 584992693, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: usage worldwide, Model Release: no, Credit line: Stefani Reynolds – Pool via CNP / DPA Picture Alliance / Avalon
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Baltimore, MD – Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks on the third night of the Republican Nationals Convention at Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.
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US First Lady Melania Trump arrives to deliver her speech during the second night of the Republican National Convention, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 August 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Republican Party has moved to a televised format for its convention.
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First lady Melania Trump looks on as she and United States President Donald J. Trump participate in the 2020 Salute to America at the White House in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
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