On Sunday, Fox News host Howard Kurtz pointed out that Melania Trump, the former first lady, has been “barely visible” during her husband’s ongoing presidential campaign.
During a segment, Kurtz asked analyst Kat Timpf whether the timing of Melania’s upcoming memoir felt “odd,” considering her minimal public presence in the current race. Timpf agreed, stating it was indeed strange, and noted that Melania is a “very polished woman” whose rare public speaking makes people listen attentively.
Her memoir, titled Melania, is set for release on October 8 and will detail her childhood in Slovenia, her fashion career, and her relationship with Donald Trump. The book promises “behind-the-scenes stories” from her time in the White House and discusses her advocacy efforts.
Kurtz and Timpf’s observations come just days after Melania’s first media interview in two years, where she promoted her book on Fox News. Following the interview, which aired Thursday, Donald Trump shared that host Ainsley Earhardt would feature a special segment on Melania at 10 p.m. ET that night.
Since leaving the White House, Melania has kept a low profile, contrasting sharply with other political spouses who have made numerous appearances on the campaign trail. She did show up at the Republican National Convention in July but did not take the podium.
In a recent NBC News interview, Donald Trump described his wife as a “private person,” stating that she loves the country and would join the campaign at the right time.
As of Sunday, Melania is the top seller on Amazon, available for pre-order ahead of its release just weeks before the November 5 election.
Earlier this month, Donald Trump hinted at his unfamiliarity with the memoir during a rally, encouraging fans to buy it while jokingly wondering if it portrayed him positively. In her Fox interview, Melania referred to Trump as a “family man” and expressed her belief that something was watching over him during two assassination attempts, emphasizing the country’s need for him.
The race for the White House is shaping up to be extremely close, with polls indicating a tight competition between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. While Harris currently holds a lead in popular vote projections, key battleground states are too close to call, resulting in an uncertain forecast for the Electoral College.