Is it surprising that Donald Trump doesn't have deep conversations with Melania? To be honest, no. However, his recent comments, or rather his lack of comments, during a Dr. Phil interview have sparked discussions. Following his guilty verdict, there are ongoing attempts to gain sympathy for Trump. His daughter-in-law, Laura Trump, posted a video of him hugging her children, seemingly suggesting that a devoted grandfather couldn't be a bad person. Additionally, Ivanka, his dedicated daughter who was previously estranged from him, is reportedly reconciling with the family and posted a photo with her father on Instagram, expressing love for him.
The latest spin came from Dr. Phil, who conducted an interview with the former president at Mar-a-Lago. Dr. Phil tactfully avoided discussing issues like Trump's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and his admiration for dictators. Instead, he portrayed the controversial politician as a passionate leader determined to restore America's greatness, despite what he claimed were unjustified attacks from the left. Dr. Phil also expressed concern for former First Lady Melania Trump, which prompted an unusual response from her husband. When asked how she's holding up, Donald replied, "I don't think it's an easy thing for her, and I think if it wasn't good, she wouldn't want to tell me about it, to be honest with you, 'cause you know she sees that I'm fighting like hell." He then reiterated his concerns about the country being destroyed by undocumented immigrants if President Biden is reelected, without delving further into Melania's feelings.
Naturally, this exchange spoke volumes about the Trumps' troubled marriage. It's worth noting that Dr. Phil didn't attempt to delve deeper into the topic or get Trump to elaborate on his answer. Apparently, Dr. Phil's association with the former president includes an implicit agreement not to discuss sensitive personal issues. This may explain why Dr. Phil didn't inquire about Melania's feelings surrounding the highly publicized trial involving Trump's alleged infidelity with adult film star Stormy Daniels. The TV personality also didn't address Melania's absence from Trump's hush money trial, which further hinted at the state of their relationship.
Critics on social media had plenty to say about the matter. The general consensus was that Trump's marriage may be more of a business partnership than a love story. One user speculated that Melania wouldn't talk to Trump because they don't live together and have no communication, suggesting that Melania only fulfills her contractual obligations for paid appearances. Another critic mocked Trump's statement about Melania finding it difficult to read negative news, remarking that he should try not doing the things she doesn't want to read about. Another commenter pointed out that Melania knowingly married a lying, cheating traitor who is now a convicted felon, implying that she may have been aware of what she was getting into. However, Melania may simply be choosing to rise above it all, as she did during Trump's presidency, especially with an important presidential election at stake.