Melania Trump rejects gold digger claims, opens up about marriage in resurfaced interview

A resurfaced 1999 interview featuring Melania Trump has reignited discussions about her relationship with Donald Trump, particularly regarding their 24-year age gap and long-standing speculation about her motives for marrying the billionaire businessman. In the interview with ABC News correspondent Don Dahler, Melania, then a 26-year-old model, firmly dismissed claims that she was with Trump for his wealth, emphasizing that material possessions do not equate to happiness.

In the interview, Dahler questioned Melania regarding the perceptions of the public regarding her being with Trump when he was 53 years old. Many people perceive their matchup as a young supermodel and an older, richer man, to which many people have construed as being bound to him due to financial gain in their union.

In retort, Melania held her ground and said, “You know, the people, they don’t know me. People who talk like this, they don’t know me.” Then she rejected that idea that riches alone could give one a successful relationship, arguing, “You can’t sleep or hug or talk with beautiful things, with beautiful apartments, beautiful planes, beautiful cars, beautiful houses. You can’t do that. You could feel very empty.”

She further reinforced her stance, asserting, “If somebody said, ‘You’re with the man because he’s rich and famous,’ they don’t know me.”

Another area discussed was prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements have been widely accepted and even become part of high-profile marriages. On whether she would sign a prenuptial agreement if she and Trump married, Melania quipped with a coquettish smile, “Everybody has different opinions, so let’s see what happens.” She proposed that decisions are left for one to determine what suits him or her best.

Interestingly, she said that if someone were to ask her whether she would like to become the First Lady of the United States, she would be more than happy. “I think about Jackie Kennedy and how great it would be to be the one who’s able to stand beside a man, fulfill all those social obligations,” Melania replied.

Another significant point in the interview was Melania’s position on her modeling career and the possible conflict it may create if Trump enters politics. Dahler asked if she would be willing to give up modeling if necessary.

Melania responded with total commitment, stating, “I would stand by [my] man.” She further confirmed that she would be ready to give up her career for Trump if the situation required it.

Check out this interview with First Lady Melania Trump at 26 years old and what she says when reporter asks about dating Donald Trump…pic.twitter.com/B3GpjH0aWs

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This flashback interview uncovers Melania Trump’s views on marriage, ambition, and personal sacrifice long before she is the First Lady of the United States. Her outright dismissal of the stereotype gold-digger image and her willingness to set her relationship above her career underlined the strength of her commitment to Trump.

This clip reminds viewers of Melania’s long-standing stand on love, marriage, and herself in Donald Trump’s life as discussion around her previous interviews continues to make rounds in the public space.