In a move that has sparked international outrage, Russian state media outlet Russia-1 aired explicit nude photos of Melania Trump on live television following Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 US presidential election. The broadcast, which took place on Tuesday, occurred during the network’s program 60 Minutes, and a clip of the controversial segment was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Julia Davis, creator of Russian Media Monitor.
The broadcast, which featured the photos of the former First Lady, was met with widespread criticism and condemnation. On X, Julia Davis wrote, “Meanwhile in Russia: this is how the most watched state TV channel in the country welcomed Melania Trump’s upcoming return to the White House. Olga Skabeeva is trying not to laugh. This was probably her idea.”
The Russian anchor on the Russia-1 network’s 60 Minutes program described the explicit details of the photos, stating, “The future first lady lies on top of furs in a negligee,” and “Inside the magazine, Melania’s sexy photos near a private airplane and aboard a plane.” The nude photos, taken in 2000, were reportedly shot aboard Donald Trump’s Boeing 727, according to The US Sun.
The incident has been widely condemned online, with many users describing it as “embarrassing” and “shocking”. The airing of these photos serves as a stark reminder of the volatile relationship between Russia and the United States, and has raised questions about the intentions of Russian state media.
This incident is still developing and we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
