Melania

Chapter 15 explores Melania Trump’s experiences during several crises, emphasizing her role as First Lady in offering compassion and support during national and global emergencies. The chapter begins with her reflections on Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, where she and President Trump visited Texas to meet with disaster victims, relief workers, and local leaders. Melania describes the emotional impact of meeting displaced residents and witnessing their resilience amidst devastation.

The chapter transitions to the Las Vegas mass shooting on October 1, 2017, in which a gunman killed 60 people and injured hundreds more. Melania details her and Donald’s visit to meet first responders and survivors in hospitals, highlighting moments of strength and gratitude shown by the victims. These events underscored the importance of unity and support during times of tragedy.

Melania also addresses the 2018 family separation crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, which became a focal point of her tenure as First Lady. She recounts her determination to learn about the issue, her private discussions with the president, and her visits to detention centers, emphasizing the need for compassion, transparency, and solutions to reunite families. She defends her actions and comments on the media’s criticism of her jacket, which she insists was aimed at deflecting negativity rather than dismissing the crisis.