Former First Lady Melania Trump responded sharply to recent rhetoric from Vice President Kamala Harris and her surrogates, who have compared Donald Trump and his supporters to Nazis and fascists.
Appearing on Fox and Friends Tuesday, Melania dismissed these characterizations, calling them “terrible” and underscoring her husband’s commitment to making the country successful. The comparison came after Harris and other Democratic figures drew parallels between Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden and Hitler’s rallies in 1939 — comments that have escalated the already contentious rhetoric on both sides.
“It’s terrible,” Melania said on air, adding, “He’s not Hitler, and all of his supporters…they’re standing behind him because they want to see the country successful.” Melania emphasized that Trump’s supporters rally around him because they share his vision for a strong, prosperous America, expressing that he “loves his country” and is focused on making it “successful for all of the people.”
The former first lady also addressed her preparedness for a potential return to the White House, expressing calm confidence rather than anxiety about another term. With the benefit of past experience, Melania explained, “I have much more experience, much more knowledge…You need to have people, they are on your team…that they have the same vision as me.”
Reflecting on her memoir, Melania, she added that her last term in the White House wasn’t without betrayal and backstabbing, which she sees as important for the public to understand given the “misinformation” that surrounded her role.
The political atmosphere surrounding this election is distinctly more volatile than in 2016, a reality Melania acknowledged as she described heightened safety concerns after two attempted assassination attempts on Trump.
“It’s dangerous out there,” she said, explaining that she’s become more vigilant and selective about her appearances, an adjustment prompted by the unpredictable threats faced on the campaign trail.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris declined to directly denounce recent comments by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democratic ally, who labeled Trump and his supporters as Nazis and fascists. When questioned by WISN-TV about this rhetoric, Harris deflected, stating only that Trump is “dangerous and unfit and increasingly unstable, unhinged.”
Harris’s response has already sparked criticism from Trump’s camp, as well as conservative commentators who argue that such language further divides an already polarized electorate.
