Former first lady Melania Trump is taking a keen interest in the developments in her husband Donald Trump’s hush money trial, according to a former aide.
Stephanie Grisham, who served as chief of staff and press secretary to Melania Trump, said on CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront” that the former first lady is “very much about proof, show proof,” and that she would be paying close attention to any damaging information that emerges from the trial.
The case against Trump focuses on the alleged falsification of business documents to cover up hush money paid to porn actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Daniels has alleged that she had an affair with Trump, which he has denied.
Grisham said that Melania Trump is “prepared” for the possibility that more embarrassing details could emerge from the trial, and that she would be “really interested” to see what comes out.
Melania Trump has not commented publicly on the trial, but Grisham said that she is “watching every ounce of coverage.” She also questioned a report that Melania Trump had in private called the trial a “disgrace” that was tantamount to election interference ahead of the 2024 vote.
“If that were the case, she would at least put that out on X. She would say something,” said Grisham. “Melania Trump absolutely does what she wants to do. And if she felt this was a disgrace, she would say something.”
Instead, Melania Trump on Monday promoted on social media her new $245 “Love & Gratitude” necklace. Grisham said that she would have advised the ex-FLOTUS that hawking jewelry on the first of her husband’s criminal trial is “probably not a very good look” and would also have suggested she donate the profits to charity.
