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orangecrush

(30,261 posts)
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:15 AM Jan 2021

Melania Trump makes first comments about attack on the Capitol

Source: NBC NEWS

In a lengthy written statement posted to the White House website and shared on her Twitter account, she said that her heart goes out to the six people who have died since the attack, including two Capitol police officers.


"I am disappointed and disheartened with what happened last week. I find it shameful that surrounding these tragic events there has been salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false misleading accusations on me — from people who are looking to be relevant and have an agenda," she said. "This time is solely about healing our country and its citizens. It should not be used for personal gain."

Read more: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1253683




Go back to your handlers, you cheap tramp.
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Melania Trump makes first comments about attack on the Capitol (Original Post) orangecrush Jan 2021 OP
All about HER. I'd not be saddened if information bubbled up to show her complicity in some hlthe2b Jan 2021 #1
You read my mind. orangecrush Jan 2021 #2
I would welcome a in depth investigation of just how she was able to get a vista and her citizenship olegramps Jan 2021 #22
Same here. Would Rebl2 Jan 2021 #38
Can her citizenship be revoked? catrose Jan 2021 #40
Yes it can but its rare for it to happen. nt cstanleytech Jan 2021 #41
Yes it is very rare such as the in the case of Nazis accused of serious crimes such the holocausts. olegramps Jan 2021 #90
Also interesting that there PatSeg Jan 2021 #34
In the first paragraph, yes, but she Ilsa Jan 2021 #82
This time is solely about healing our country liberalgunwilltravel Jan 2021 #3
Fuck her. She's the most worthless First (Third?) Lady we've ever had. catbyte Jan 2021 #4
Fourth Lady. You forgot Ivanka. n/t VWolf Jan 2021 #20
There's also Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, too. She's probably the fiftieth lady. George II Jan 2021 #30
And definitely part of his "personal Viet Nam." BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #75
Didn't you mean to spell that with an "I"? George II Jan 2021 #80
50th ? You're being too generous. fierywoman Jan 2021 #77
She doesn't get it twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #5
Trump in stilettos 👠 👠 👠 👠 secondwind Jan 2021 #16
I Think I'll Go Throw Up Now COL Mustard Jan 2021 #21
trump on an airplane wing: George II Jan 2021 #32
☆☆☆☆ JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #44
😂 Duppers Jan 2021 #88
The self-pity is reprehensible. madaboutharry Jan 2021 #6
It is hard to understand how people can be so horrible to others twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #7
Feeling so sorry for herself C_U_L8R Jan 2021 #8
No House, No Senate twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #9
'On me' ? Fuck you. You should do time if u engaged in any financial or other crimes. nt FreepFryer Jan 2021 #10
and false misleading accusations on me CountAllVotes Jan 2021 #11
At this time doesn't that useless woman realize.. CatMor Jan 2021 #12
Poor me, poor me, poor me. How's that anti-bullying thing working out? Vinca Jan 2021 #13
Fuck off you useless piece of shit. SamKnause Jan 2021 #14
US citizenship was given to her fraudulently Fritz Walter Jan 2021 #23
And she makes it all about her Downtown Hound Jan 2021 #15
I really dont care is how she feels Fullduplexxx Jan 2021 #17
I don't care, do you? nt pazzyanne Jan 2021 #18
If those words were spoken at her husband, fine Mr. Ected Jan 2021 #19
Who geeves a f@ck about deemocracy? Mc Mike Jan 2021 #24
"be best" left-of-center2012 Jan 2021 #25
Fuck her and the Trump she rode in on. Solly Mack Jan 2021 #26
So her heart goes out to the four dead fascists. She equates them with the two police ... marble falls Jan 2021 #27
HOTUS has a sad! gibraltar72 Jan 2021 #28
What a freaking useless statement. It's all about her and her criminal husband, not a WORD about... George II Jan 2021 #29
So sayth the Slovian sex worker. Botany Jan 2021 #31
I thought sure it would be "Be Best" and that would be it. rurallib Jan 2021 #33
Dear Melania: We have photos revealing your "dignity." MineralMan Jan 2021 #35
If I wanted the opinion of a sex worker... Jon King Jan 2021 #36
Yes you Slovenian soft porno model Oscarthegreat Jan 2021 #37
malaria llashram Jan 2021 #39
"This is no time to point fingers" JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #42
The whole family is lethally toxic. Can't wait for them to be gone. (nt) Paladin Jan 2021 #43
she is more evil than people want to admit samsingh Jan 2021 #45
Most "fallen women" I have known orangecrush Jan 2021 #46
Took her a few days to find that heart randr Jan 2021 #47
Nobody's buying it, Toots. Save it for your divorce lawyer. NellieStarbuck Jan 2021 #48
Who? niyad Jan 2021 #49
Tots and pears for the REAL victim in all of this. Greg K Jan 2021 #50
In her case colorado_ufo Jan 2021 #59
Melania Trump: Paragon of Virtue & Gun Moll DemoTex Jan 2021 #51
How long before she dumps him? Curbside Jan 2021 #87
Carnally speaking, I think she already has. DemoTex Jan 2021 #89
She's just him in high heels. zentrum Jan 2021 #52
I'd be surprised if she wrote that. healthnut7 Jan 2021 #53
In her defense, the pettiness and self centeredness do seem genuine. Bucky Jan 2021 #73
Be Best Malaria, Be Best. BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #54
Trophy wife plain and simple Joe Nation Jan 2021 #55
A divisive sociopathic liar to the bitter end, eh? PatrickforO Jan 2021 #56
I really don't care, dahlink sandensea Jan 2021 #57
I think Ms. Trump should address her husband who has been using racism, bigotry, sexism, still_one Jan 2021 #58
Why do I get the feeling that she's "disappointed" and "disheartened" thucythucy Jan 2021 #60
I'm still waiting for the useless sex worker to explain her immigration path...A press conference.. AKing Jan 2021 #61
Is gonna whine now VA_Jill Jan 2021 #62
How is this about her? She hasn't even crossed my mind since last week until just now. Chemisse Jan 2021 #63
She still has a Twitter account Lasher Jan 2021 #66
I was not aware of this situation. Caliman73 Jan 2021 #64
She wants to be able to successfully publish her coffee table book pandr32 Jan 2021 #65
people have made accusations against her WRT the insurrection? cab67 Jan 2021 #67
She's the last vestige of grampa trumps whorehouse. Jetheels Jan 2021 #68
... orangecrush Jan 2021 #84
Melania Trump Commemorative Coin, $1.32 on eBay William Seger Jan 2021 #69
And after all, isn't Melania Trump the real victim here? Bucky Jan 2021 #70
So looking forward to the day TNNurse Jan 2021 #71
Huh??? msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #72
How dare she!! blue-wave Jan 2021 #74
How much of this little treatise do you think she is responsible for? BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #76
This is the same language she used when she responded to her former best friend's release fierywoman Jan 2021 #79
It's a retread of her RNC speech this year muriel_volestrangler Jan 2021 #85
Woman who stayed married to a rapist said what? onecaliberal Jan 2021 #78
People are saying mean things about her online twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #81
Paybacks twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #83
She's probably not that cheap... Lovegan Jan 2021 #86

hlthe2b

(113,971 posts)
1. All about HER. I'd not be saddened if information bubbled up to show her complicity in some
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:18 AM
Jan 2021

of the lawlessness of the past 4-years and which led to her own repercussions.

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
22. I would welcome a in depth investigation of just how she was able to get a vista and her citizenship
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 09:22 AM
Jan 2021

There are serious questions about the entire affair that have gone unnoticed and undisclosed. Could an investigation lead to revocation of her citizenship? It would be interesting to see how she qualified for the type of vista provided for Einstein and people of his accomplishments. For what I have read she was given it on the based on her being a model, however she was not regarded by any as being even a serious model unless her lesbian pornography photo is considered evidence of outstanding accomplishments. Could it result in her loss of citizenship and deportation? That would certainly be a news worthy event in the history of the notorious Trump family.

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
90. Yes it is very rare such as the in the case of Nazis accused of serious crimes such the holocausts.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 10:23 AM
Jan 2021

PatSeg

(53,214 posts)
34. Also interesting that there
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 10:28 AM
Jan 2021

is no defense of her husband. She apparently just needed to be sure everyone knew that SHE was not guilty of anything.

Ilsa

(64,371 posts)
82. In the first paragraph, yes, but she
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 03:06 PM
Jan 2021

makes a decent boilerplate speech in the following four paragraphs. Of course, we have no way of knowing if she even gave permission for any of it to be printed. She can stuff it.

liberalgunwilltravel

(1,213 posts)
3. This time is solely about healing our country
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:20 AM
Jan 2021

The first thing that needs to be done to ensure healing is to remove the cancer that is all things Trump, including this 2-bit whore.

George II

(67,782 posts)
30. There's also Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, too. She's probably the fiftieth lady.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 10:15 AM
Jan 2021

madaboutharry

(42,033 posts)
6. The self-pity is reprehensible.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:26 AM
Jan 2021

What is wrong with these people? Everything, absolutely everything, is always, every moment, about them.

The sooner these people shut up and go away the better the world will be.

C_U_L8R

(49,384 posts)
8. Feeling so sorry for herself
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:29 AM
Jan 2021

If it's not a grift, it's a grievance with these assclowns. They simply cannot accept personal responsibility for their own fuckups. Just like every despotic couple ever, as the end approaches.

CountAllVotes

(22,215 posts)
11. and false misleading accusations on me
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:40 AM
Jan 2021

Its always about you isn't it Melanoma?

Always.

I really do not care do U?


CatMor

(6,212 posts)
12. At this time doesn't that useless woman realize..
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:41 AM
Jan 2021

no one cares what empty words she has to say.

SamKnause

(14,896 posts)
14. Fuck off you useless piece of shit.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 08:48 AM
Jan 2021

I wish you and your entire fucking family could be deported.

We certainly were not accepting the best people when we gave you and your

family U.S. citizenship.

Fritz Walter

(4,370 posts)
23. US citizenship was given to her fraudulently
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 09:26 AM
Jan 2021

She -- or someone on her behalf -- falsified the qualifications for her "Einstein" (EB1) visa.

To obtain an EB-1 for extraordinary ability, an immigrant has to provide evidence of a major award or meet three of 10 criteria proving excellence in their field. The criteria include coverage of the applicant in major publications, original and significant contributions to a field, and work displayed at artistic exhibitions.
Source: BBC

I wonder if #DiaperDon has included her in his list of pardons to grant over the next 9 days.

Mr. Ected

(9,714 posts)
19. If those words were spoken at her husband, fine
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 09:04 AM
Jan 2021

Directing them to you and me....hey lady...go fuck yourself. And don't videotape it this time.

marble falls

(71,926 posts)
27. So her heart goes out to the four dead fascists. She equates them with the two police ...
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 09:56 AM
Jan 2021

... says everything you need to know about what a political light weight she is.

George II

(67,782 posts)
29. What a freaking useless statement. It's all about her and her criminal husband, not a WORD about...
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 10:13 AM
Jan 2021

...sympathy for those killed.

"I am disappointed and disheartened with what happened last week. I find it shameful that surrounding these tragic events there has been salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false misleading accusations on me — from people who are looking to be relevant and have an agenda," she said. "This time is solely about healing our country and its citizens. It should not be used for personal gain."

Botany

(77,323 posts)
31. So sayth the Slovian sex worker.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 10:16 AM
Jan 2021

"This time is solely about healing our country and its citizens. It should not be used for personal gain."

BTW Who really thinks that Melania wrote that?

Jon King

(1,910 posts)
36. If I wanted the opinion of a sex worker...
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 10:30 AM
Jan 2021

I would just go down to a street corner in a poor area.

 

Oscarthegreat

(121 posts)
37. Yes you Slovenian soft porno model
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 10:39 AM
Jan 2021

We can make a big step toward healing our country by departing your gangster husband to Venezuela and you back to Slovenia. We know how you got your green card.

llashram

(6,269 posts)
39. malaria
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 10:46 AM
Jan 2021

give me a GD break. All about her and her calls for healing? She is an Obama detractor with her "birther" BS. Go to hell Malaria and take you worst half with you.

https://www.spin.com/2019/08/barbra-streisand-mocks-donald-trump-send-in-the-clowns-parody/

JohnnyRingo

(20,870 posts)
42. "This is no time to point fingers"
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 11:07 AM
Jan 2021

I've heard this song and dance before in different words.

"Let's not focus on where to place blame when we should come together to grieve. There will be plenty of time later to discuss what must change to prevent this from happening again".

Oh, OK. Later then.

orangecrush

(30,261 posts)
46. Most "fallen women" I have known
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 11:17 AM
Jan 2021


Had a heart, a part of themselves that they hung onto that kept them strong.

Not this one.

Solid ice.
 

Curbside

(54 posts)
87. How long before she dumps him?
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 04:16 PM
Jan 2021

She worked really hard to up her prenup before moving to DC.

June 12, 2020
... Melania Trump has been a willing participant in her husband’s presidency—whatever the state of their romance may have been or may be now. At times rumored to be unhappy in the White House, Melania has, in fact, “told people she wants to win reelection,” according to Jordan. Far from steering clear of politics, sources told Jordan that she had encouraged her husband to run and has advised him on matters ranging from his campaign rallies to the selection of Mike Pence as his running mate. “She always had commentary to give him,” Chris Christie told Jordan, “and I think that tells a lot about what he thinks of her.” What she thinks of him, of course, may be another story.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/06/melania-trump-reportedly-delayed-white-house-move-to-improve-prenup

healthnut7

(249 posts)
53. I'd be surprised if she wrote that.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 12:03 PM
Jan 2021

It sounds too intelligent for her and some big words for someone that can barely speak English.

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
54. Be Best Malaria, Be Best.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 12:06 PM
Jan 2021

When the Nation asks her do one simple thing as First Lady - she told America she was too busy photographing rugs to stop an insurrection.

 

still_one

(98,883 posts)
58. I think Ms. Trump should address her husband who has been using racism, bigotry, sexism,
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 12:48 PM
Jan 2021

and lies for his personal gain

For the last four year the salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false statements have been coming from her husband





thucythucy

(9,103 posts)
60. Why do I get the feeling that she's "disappointed" and "disheartened"
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 12:59 PM
Jan 2021

only because the coup didn't succeed?

AKing

(511 posts)
61. I'm still waiting for the useless sex worker to explain her immigration path...A press conference..
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:00 PM
Jan 2021

was promised over 4 years ago to explain it. I'm still waiting

VA_Jill

(14,371 posts)
62. Is gonna whine now
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:01 PM
Jan 2021

Take your kid and go back to Slovenia. In fact, take your whole damn family. The country will be better off without you. YOU are the kind of immigrants we do NOT need....and I never say stuff like that.

Chemisse

(31,346 posts)
63. How is this about her? She hasn't even crossed my mind since last week until just now.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:01 PM
Jan 2021

She really is a crappy person.

Caliman73

(11,767 posts)
64. I was not aware of this situation.
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:02 PM
Jan 2021

Unlike most other first ladies of the modern era (meaning From JFK's Presidency on) Melania is the absolute least relevant in my opinion. Jackie was grace personified and created the image of Camelot in the 60's, Ladybird was groundbreaking, being one of the first first ladies to get directly involved in political issues and policy making, Pat Nixon continued on Ladybird's path being active in representing the US abroad and doing a lot of good will missions. We all know Betty Ford, unfortunately, because of her struggle with alcoholism, but she was also a staunch supporter of the ERA. Roslyn Carter was the prototype for the "co-president" model. She was Jimmy's closest advisor. Then there is Nancy "just say no" Reagan. Didn't like her, but she was consequential. Barbara Bush was a force in the family and a force in Washington. Then there is Hillary Clinton, who was simply awesome as first lady, then went on to forge her own career in politics. Laura Bush for all her problems, was heavily involved in literacy programs. Then there is Michelle, who competed with Jackie in grace and Hillary in muscle. Then there is shit for brains, Melania Trump. She doesn't have an original bone in her body, no substance, no grace, no character. She is as banal as her husband, focused on "anti-bullying" when her husband is the biggest bully around, hates Christmas, and only cares about how she looks.

I did not know that people were saying she had anything to do with the riots. Why would she? She's a nobody really. Trump doesn't listen to her like other Presidents listened to their wives. She has done absolutely nothing to distinguish herself (in a positive way) for the last 5 years. She is a nothing, an empty vessel. Why would people be blaming her for any of the rioting? She isn't even worth the blame.

Her statement of course, was ridiculous. NO, we don't need to see this from "all perspectives". When hundreds of thousands of people in DC and millions across the country turned out to protest Trump after his inauguration, no one stormed any of the Capitol buildings. We resisted Trump's worst impulses, but we did not carry on trying to over turn the election by force. We suspected that there were irregularities in the 2016 election, but ultimately, the leaders of our Party, accepted the peaceful transfer of power, because we are not deluded idiots. There is no "other" perspective. This election was as clean or cleaner, than any election in the last 50 years. We know Republicans always try to cheat, because their policies don't serve the actual people (aside from the very wealthy). The insurrectionists were not "driven by passion" of participating in elections. They were driven by entitlement unique to White conservatives who think that they have a divine right to be in charge. Lead by one of the most narcissistic losers ever to sit in the White House. End of story.

One last thing. This country cannot, and will not heal until those who perpetrated this insurrection are held accountable. That means your whole family and the Republican bugs that helped foment and unleash the crowd of traitors by lying about the election. We will begin healing when you are all in prison.

pandr32

(14,272 posts)
65. She wants to be able to successfully publish her coffee table book
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:05 PM
Jan 2021

If more people see her as culpable she might not make as much money as she hoped.

cab67

(3,749 posts)
67. people have made accusations against her WRT the insurrection?
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:13 PM
Jan 2021

news to me.

Seriously - the smartest thing she can do is keep her mouth shut. Doesn't she have anyone nearby with at least some sense of public image management?

(Actually, leaving the White House and staying out would be even smarter.)

Bucky

(55,334 posts)
70. And after all, isn't Melania Trump the real victim here?
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:39 PM
Jan 2021

I normally avoid commenting on her. But if she wants to play in the big leagues, she needs to bring a grown up argument into the fray. This is just embarrassing. This isn't be best at all

TNNurse

(7,541 posts)
71. So looking forward to the day
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:40 PM
Jan 2021

when her name and face and words are not posted or discussed.

msfiddlestix

(8,178 posts)
72. Huh???
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:41 PM
Jan 2021

I have been watching coverage live every single day since the day of Georgia's elections and the following day when this terror attack occurred. Not ONCE have I heard or read a single mention of Melania.


Did I miss something? Or

Is this her last attempt to be relevant?

blue-wave

(5,130 posts)
74. How dare she!!
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 01:52 PM
Jan 2021

5 people died because of her husband's attempt to overthrow the US government. And she claims to be the victim? There is a special place in hell.

BobTheSubgenius

(12,217 posts)
76. How much of this little treatise do you think she is responsible for?
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 02:01 PM
Jan 2021

This is one of the rare times I will hold up an example of an immigrant with poor-to-fair English skills. Although it is clearly the natural language of the human being, it's not a birthright for a lot of the world's population.

Still, I don't see "salacious gossip" as being part of her vocabulary. She can't backtrack to the days of the rather weird and awkward "Be Best," but somewhere in between seems somehow better.

fierywoman

(8,595 posts)
79. This is the same language she used when she responded to her former best friend's release
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 02:11 PM
Jan 2021

of the phone conversations that put FLOTITs in a really bad light. Exact same words.

Lovegan

(59 posts)
86. She's probably not that cheap...
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 04:06 PM
Jan 2021

She and her son are likely set for life for her putting up with orange obese gross stuff... hard to comprehend her "arrangement", but I doubt it was cheap.

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