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An adviser to the Biden White House tells Seen, Heard & Whispered that first lady Melania Trump has done more in her first year than Jill Biden did in four full years. Speaking about the release of the new documentary “Melania,” the aide said Mrs. Biden never worked Capitol Hill as astutely as Ms. Trump has done, winning passage in May of the Take It Down Act, which criminalizes intimate and deepfake images shared online without consent.
The Take It Down Act and Ms. Trump’s work protecting youth on social media, promoting opportunities with foster children, and reuniting Ukrainian children with their families during the ongoing war were covered in the new documentary. Marc Beckman, senior adviser to Mrs. Trump, said the documentary would be a great movie for young women, explaining that he wants them to see how hard the first lady works and understand her mission-oriented focus.
During a premiere at the Trump-Kennedy Center last week, Ms. Trump called the release of the movie a “historic moment,” stating that stories embolden individuals, inspire legendary achievements and build empires. She described her film as “a very deliberate act of authorship.”
The documentary focuses significantly on Mrs. Trump’s fashion and decor style, highlighting her modeling career as she selected her wardrobe for the second inauguration of her husband. The movie also reveals sweet moments between the president and his wife, showing her serving as an adviser and counselor to the president.
At one point in the film, Mrs. Trump praises the family’s donors, showing video of people like Elon Musk partying with the president upon his 2024 victory and inaugural celebration. She credited these deep-pocket backers as making their victory possible.
This represents an ironic shift from 2016, when Mr. Trump won notoriety for funding his own presidential campaign against Hillary Clinton. Not taking money from donors was part of his sales pitch to working-class voters, which led to his first historic victory. The documentary earned $8 million during its opening weekend.
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