On Thursday, the final evening of the Republican National Convention, former First Lady Melania Trump made a stunning appearance to support her husband in his official acceptance of the party’s nomination of Donald Trump as the Republican presidential candidate. The high-profile appearance is notable for Melania as she often prefers to stay out of the public eye.
Melania entered the packed arena to a roaring standing ovation from the packed audience of nearly 50,000 delegates as she walked to her seat. She could be seen smiling and waving to the crowd while wearing a red dress. The former first lady has long been praised for her sense of fashion when making public appearances.
Earlier in the week, The American Tribune covered reports that Melania would appear at the convention to support Trump. Prior to Thursday, anonymous sources confirmed she would be in attendance as the former President sought to display a cohesive, united party to contrast the chaotic scene within the Democratic Party, where there is an ongoing crisis regarding whether Biden should appear on the ballot in November.
As mentioned, Melania has historically made a limited number of public appearances, preferring to be quiet and low-key. However, The Tribune reported earlier this year on comments from Trump indicating that his wife would be more active as he campaigned for his reelection bid. Subsequently, Melania has been heavily involved in public engagements such as fundraisers.
The former president said, “It’s funny, she was a very successful model, very, very successful, and yet she was a private person. She’s going to be out a lot. Not because she likes doing it, but she likes the results.” Continuing, the Republican presidential candidate added, “She wants to see this country really succeed. She loves the country.”
Trump delivered inspiring remarks in his critically acclaimed speech before the RNC late Thursday night, where he spoke in an impassioned manner for over an hour and a half, setting a new record for the longest convention speech. Notably, he broke the previous record he had set in 2016. The former president highlighted his goals for the country while also addressing the recent attempt on his life.
Trump said, “I stand before you this evening with a message of confidence, strength, and hope. Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory, and we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country. Together, we will launch a new era of safety, prosperity and freedom for citizens of every race, religion, color, and creed. The discord and division in our society must be healed. As Americans, we are bound together by a single fate and a shared destiny. We rise together. Or we fall apart.”
The former president concluded his powerful speech by promising to make America great again. “To all of the forgotten men and women who have been neglected, abandoned, and left behind, you will be forgotten no longer. We will press forward, and together, we will WIN, WIN, WIN. Nothing will sway us. Nothing will slow us. And no one will stop us. No matter what dangers come our way, no matter what obstacles lie in our path, we will keep striving toward our shared and glorious destiny—and WE WILL NOT FAIL. Together, we will SAVE THIS COUNTRY, we will restore the Republic, and we will usher in the rich and wonderful tomorrows that our people truly deserve,” he maintained.
Watch Melania enter the convention below: