Melania Trump Says It’s Up to Her Husband to Decide Who to Hold Accountable

During his 2024 campaign, former President Donald Trump has hinted that he may seek retribution against his political opponents. In an interview with Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Melania Trump was asked about the possibility of her husband holding people accountable for the heightened political tensions in the country, particularly following two failed assassination attempts against him in the last three months.

“Well, that will be his decision,” Melania Trump responded. “They have much more knowledge of what is going on behind the scenes. So I don’t know what somebody did or didn’t do, but I think everybody should follow the law.”

When asked about her potential role as first lady if her husband wins a second term, she stated that she would continue her “Be Best” initiative, which focuses on the wellbeing of women and children. She confirmed that this work would remain a priority.

Melania also discussed her new memoir, Melania, which ends with her account of the first assassination attempt on her husband in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. Reflecting on the incident, she called her husband “a fighter” who would not be deterred by such threats.

“It’s still very hard to see it,” she said, describing her reaction to footage of the attempt. “New videos come out, showing how his head was positioned and what could have happened if he didn’t turn. It’s very hard to watch.”

Last week, Melania sparked controversy after releasing a video promoting her new book, in which she voiced support for abortion access and individual freedom as a fundamental principle. She reiterated her stance in the interview, stating that she is not concerned about alienating voters from her husband, as “everybody needs to decide what they want to do.”

Donald Trump has defended his wife against criticism of her abortion stance, telling her, “You have to write what you believe.” The former president has also opposed a national abortion ban as part of his campaign ahead of the 2024 election, the first since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.