Her remarks reflected her belief in natural beauty and living a balanced lifestyle — an approach she has reiterated over the years.
Friendship Behind the Scenes
At the time of the 2018 state visit, Brigitte Macron also spoke to Le Monde about her impressions of Melania, describing her as kind, intelligent, and far more open than her public image sometimes suggests.
“She can’t even open a window at the White House. She can’t go outside,” Brigitte said, noting the strict security restrictions Melania faced. “She laughs very easily, at everything, but shows it less than I do. She’s kind, charming, intelligent, and very open.”
Her comments highlighted the difference between Melania’s carefully guarded public persona and her private sense of humor and warmth.
Life Today
Although Donald Trump has returned to the White House for a second term, Melania continues to maintain a private lifestyle. According to People, she is not focused on making political headlines.
“Melania couldn’t care less how she looks politically,” a source told the magazine. “Just because she is quiet in a crowd doesn’t mean she is aloof, not listening, or necessarily disinterested. Her mind is filled with what she does every day, her own life, and what interests her.”
The insider also noted that she and Donald have settled into a rhythm: “Donald does his thing, and she does hers… She tells it like it is when they talk and he listens.”
A Lasting Fascination
Even with her preference for privacy, Melania Trump continues to draw attention whenever she appears publicly — whether through her fashion, her reserved demeanor, or resurfaced moments like the 2018 photo.
For many supporters and critics alike, she remains one of the most intriguing figures in modern American public life.
As one online commenter recently summed up:
“Can’t we just let women live their lives without constant critique?”
That may be the truest takeaway of all.