Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was the center of attention at a recent fundraising event hosted by billionaire John Paulson at his luxurious $100 million Palm Beach estate. The gathering, aimed at bolstering Donald Trump’s campaign coffers, successfully raised over $50 million, according to Page Six.
Sources close to the event remarked on Melania’s significant impact, noting her charm and approachability. One GOP insider shared, “The former first lady, who usually appears quite serious in photographs, seemed to never stop smiling and was charming and talkative to all the guests.” The source added, “She’s ready to be first lady again and clearly enjoyed the evening.”
Melania’s presence at the event not only highlighted her support for her husband’s presidential campaign but also signaled her increasing visibility as the election approaches. “Melania enjoys being a hostess… She’s very supportive of her husband’s campaign and as we get closer to the final months, you can expect to see her more at key events,” the source continued.
The fundraiser’s success doubled the record $25 million raised at President Joe Biden’s fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall last month, emphasizing the strong financial backing Donald Trump continues to receive.
Donald Trump, arriving with Melania, spoke to reporters before the event, expressing his enthusiasm: “This has been some incredible evening before it even started, because people, wanted to contribute to a cause of making America great again, and that’s what’s happened.”
Melania’s recent engagements have sparked discussions about her role in the upcoming campaign. Despite generally keeping a low profile, Melania hinted at her future involvement last month, telling reporters, “Stay tuned.” This response, coupled with her dynamic participation at the fundraiser, confirmed her readiness to be more actively involved in the political arena.
Supporters of Donald Trump have taken to social media to highlight Melania’s role, with one posting on X, “For all you leftists in the media asking, ‘Where’s Melania?’ Well, there’s your answer…on the campaign trail raising nearly $51M with the next President of the United States.”
Melania Trump is also scheduled to appear at a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans on April 20 at Mar-a-Lago, marking her first significant political engagement of the year. The event underscores her commitment to supporting diverse groups within the conservative movement.