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A sad tell about Melania's relationship with Trump. (Original Post) kstewart33 Jan 2017 OP
pretty much says it all mnmoderatedem Jan 2017 #1
After the fake smile her face said malaise Jan 2017 #2
She is happy with her life gwheezie Jan 2017 #3
Wow, she will stay away from the White House and he will entertain in her absence. Just wait. Trust Buster Jan 2017 #4
I think so too. nt DesertRat Jan 2017 #5
TB, I think you are exactly right. kstewart33 Jan 2017 #12
She may be a gold digger TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #42
Have you ever been on tbe Skidmore Jan 2017 #46
Yes TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #47
Hookers for Trump! machoneman Jan 2017 #57
bet he'll have a WH "wife" who's younger wordpix Jan 2017 #16
Bet he will be the first modern day president to divorce while in office. She has so much leverage Trust Buster Jan 2017 #23
To date, none of the wives who've divorced him have made a killing in their settlement. politicaljunkie41910 Jan 2017 #35
None of his former wives were married to the president. If Trump wants this one to sign a Trust Buster Jan 2017 #50
The NDA and the PreNup are already signed. Bet on it. She knows what her payday will be. Stinky The Clown Jan 2017 #62
They'd Dorian Gray Jan 2017 #51
No kidding cyclonefence Jan 2017 #53
A positive for her Lotusflower70 Jan 2017 #60
I recognize that phoney smile...I've certainly done it myself. TrekLuver Jan 2017 #6
Wow. MissB Jan 2017 #7
Seriously, people are brutal. smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #15
Isn't that why we march for ALL women's rights? How much you bet he gets to keep the kid if she NotThisTime Jan 2017 #45
She is a gold digger. Fuck her. liquid diamond Jan 2017 #40
You know what? Dorian Gray Jan 2017 #52
I was married to a Narcissist TNLib Jan 2017 #58
I think... TeddyBear 1 Jan 2017 #8
That simple malaise Jan 2017 #24
Yup... that is quite a tell. Jacob Boehme Jan 2017 #9
Does anyone know bathroommonkey76 Jan 2017 #10
his marriage dates crazycatlady Jan 2017 #25
With himself? eom Dulcinea Jan 2017 #32
What the hell did he say to her? MissB Jan 2017 #11
Yes, she sunk, and he smirked. eom Blanks Jan 2017 #19
"Tonight you're going to get it from the President" cyclonefence Jan 2017 #54
It's obvious she hates him. MoonRiver Jan 2017 #13
she was ready to leave with the puzzie grabbing vid but DT won, now she's stuck wordpix Jan 2017 #14
Looks like he was looking back at Ivanka just R B Garr Jan 2017 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author .99center Jan 2017 #18
really? seems pretty legit to me Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #30
I agree. I wonder where that "reverse" rumor began. nolabear Jan 2017 #34
yes, I looked at it again and noticed that she had the same expression before and after the smile Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #44
hey djsunyc Jan 2017 #20
She has a child with a Skidmore Jan 2017 #48
He will never let her leave while he is president - it would not look good for him womanofthehills Jan 2017 #59
It is time for Trump to trade in Melania for a younger version Gothmog Jan 2017 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author KittyWampus Jan 2017 #22
How can you tell? manicraven Jan 2017 #28
this? they have the sound in there Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #31
No it's not fun n serious Jan 2017 #36
Seen post saying similar on FB Dem2 Jan 2017 #38
Don't think it's a hoax. kstewart33 Jan 2017 #43
Donald Trump is a conservative, as such he is not fond of women, his wife included. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2017 #26
Someone alerted on this -- northoftheborder Jan 2017 #27
Must have been a jackpine groupie alert fun n serious Jan 2017 #29
It was me underpants Jan 2017 #41
I don't feel the slightest bit sorry for Birther Melania: Charles Bukowski Jan 2017 #33
Exactly Carolina Lady Jan 2017 #37
She could be Trump's SVR handler and this is all an act nycbos Jan 2017 #39
I think she's afraid he'd take Barron from her out of spite if she left. I'm sure Raine Jan 2017 #49
Two thoughts cyclonefence Jan 2017 #55
He's like that kid on the twilight zone Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #56
I find it sad Lotusflower70 Jan 2017 #61
The same Twitter account shows the longer video and... E.A.B. Jan 2017 #63

kstewart33

(6,551 posts)
12. TB, I think you are exactly right.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:41 PM
Jan 2017

She will most likely make her own life in New York and will attend major events at the White House.

She made her own bed so to speak, but I am saddened to see anyone who is clearly very unhappy in their marriage. Trump's rude behavior toward her when they arrived at the White House spoke volumes about his character. He ignored her, walked up the steps and greeted the Obamas while she got out of the car. Trump ignored her again as he walked to the WH door and it was Obama and Michelle who walked with her, behind Trump, each with one arm on her back.

What a terrible man.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,215 posts)
47. Yes
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:32 PM
Jan 2017

Fortunately I wasn't financially dependent on him so I got the hell out.

I am sympathetic to her situation. What I meant was that people who say she just married Trump because he's don't realize the shit she has to put up with.

 

Trust Buster

(7,299 posts)
23. Bet he will be the first modern day president to divorce while in office. She has so much leverage
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:53 PM
Jan 2017

on his ass that she could make a killing in the settlement.

politicaljunkie41910

(3,335 posts)
35. To date, none of the wives who've divorced him have made a killing in their settlement.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:45 PM
Jan 2017

Perhaps she could be the first but I doubt it. Nothing so far has stuck to him among the deplorables, and there's no reason to believe her divorcing him will have an impact either. Short of live tape showing him blowing Putin in exchange for Russian money, his base just doesn't care.

 

Trust Buster

(7,299 posts)
50. None of his former wives were married to the president. If Trump wants this one to sign a
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:52 PM
Jan 2017

non-disclosure agreement, her lawyer will demand a princes ransom.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
15. Seriously, people are brutal.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:48 PM
Jan 2017

It probably seemed like a good idea to her at the time, why do so many people want her to pay for her foolishness forever?

NotThisTime

(3,657 posts)
45. Isn't that why we march for ALL women's rights? How much you bet he gets to keep the kid if she
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:23 PM
Jan 2017

leaves his scumbag ass? My bet is that woman beats herself up every day he's not beating her up verbally. No woman deserves this.

Dorian Gray

(13,501 posts)
52. You know what?
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 09:59 PM
Jan 2017

No. Don't "fuck her." She's a human being who is obviously showing signs of wear and tear and being unhappy. Being a gold digger doesn't automatically consign someone to being deservedly abused (emotionally, verbally or physically). So, if there is evidence that he's mistreating her, we should sympathize with her and offer her all the support she needs to leave his ass.

 

bathroommonkey76

(3,827 posts)
10. Does anyone know
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:40 PM
Jan 2017

Donald Trump's longest relationship?

You know he probably has eyes on a young Putin prostitute-- Malaria's trying to wait it all out.

crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)
25. his marriage dates
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:59 PM
Jan 2017

1977-1990 (separation date)-- Ivana (mother of the Children of the Corn)
1993-1997 (separation date)-- Marla Maples. Married 2 months after Tiffany was born. Divorce finalized in 1999
2005-present-- Melania. Barron born 2006

Ivana got $20 million out of him as a divorce settlement. Marla only got $1 million.

MissB

(15,812 posts)
11. What the hell did he say to her?
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:40 PM
Jan 2017

The first time I looked at her expression. But pay attention to his.

cyclonefence

(4,483 posts)
54. "Tonight you're going to get it from the President"
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:08 PM
Jan 2017

Explains everything: her forced smile, his smirk, her downcast look

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
14. she was ready to leave with the puzzie grabbing vid but DT won, now she's stuck
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:47 PM
Jan 2017

I actually feel a bit sorry for her, she's like a beautiful caged bird. I hope she's "allowed" to have some women friends.

R B Garr

(16,979 posts)
17. Looks like he was looking back at Ivanka just
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:48 PM
Jan 2017

over Melania's shoulder. When he looks at her after greeting Ivanka, she sees him turn nasty when he looks at her. Look at her start to look over her shoulder at Ivanka, but she stops herself.

I've seen her shrink when Ivanka is around before. She knows Ivanka is No. 1. That whole exchange shows their peckung order and, of course, his utter nastiness.

Response to kstewart33 (Original post)

nolabear

(41,991 posts)
34. I agree. I wonder where that "reverse" rumor began.
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:44 PM
Jan 2017

I've seen several people say that and it doesn't ring true. Either way she looks as though she's smiling to his face and telling another story otherwise.

 

Fast Walker 52

(7,723 posts)
44. yes, I looked at it again and noticed that she had the same expression before and after the smile
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:10 PM
Jan 2017

so the reverse argument make no sense.

djsunyc

(169 posts)
20. hey
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 06:51 PM
Jan 2017

let's not say she's a poor victim - it's a bit sexist.

she's made her choice and she's living with it. she's not a damsel in distress.

she has "power" now - she can leave if she wants to but i think she likes her situation.

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
48. She has a child with a
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:32 PM
Jan 2017

powerful insane man who is known to have assaulted and raped his first wife. What makes you think getting away is so easy?

womanofthehills

(8,771 posts)
59. He will never let her leave while he is president - it would not look good for him
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:37 PM
Jan 2017

There are so many reports of his abusiveness to his older sons from college roommates, etc. Who knows how he treats Barron. He might have done or said something to Barron she will never forgive. She appears to be a good mother.

Response to kstewart33 (Original post)

northoftheborder

(7,574 posts)
27. Someone alerted on this --
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 07:07 PM
Jan 2017

Don't understand why - Melania or Trump are not members of this Group. (Reason given for alert: criticizing group members.)

Raine

(30,540 posts)
49. I think she's afraid he'd take Barron from her out of spite if she left. I'm sure
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 08:40 PM
Jan 2017

she doesn't want Barron turning out as disgusting & hateful as his father.

cyclonefence

(4,483 posts)
55. Two thoughts
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:12 PM
Jan 2017

1. Maybe he was translating Franklin Graham's remarks

2. I hope to god for her sake that he doesn't see that clip

Lotusflower70

(3,077 posts)
61. I find it sad
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 10:50 PM
Jan 2017

That people dismiss a victim because she lives in luxury. Why does that minimize possible victimization? No amount of money is worth peace of mind. Money doesn't negate pain. A victim still struggles whether there is money or not, there may be different struggles but still struggles.

E.A.B.

(12 posts)
63. The same Twitter account shows the longer video and...
Mon Jan 23, 2017, 11:40 PM
Jan 2017

it shows how misleading the editing is on the eight-second clip.

A sign at my local march on Saturday said something like, "I'm mad about so many things I can't put it on one sign." That's pretty much my sentiment, but we still have to be skeptical of everything we hear.

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