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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Melania shows President Trump the contempt he deserves. What's her secret?
I want to know: What is Melania Trump's secret? The first lady seems to be the only one who can do anything she wants regarding President Donald Trump and suffer no ill will from him. She comes and goes out of Trump's life on her own schedule most of the time – and she shows complete and total disdain for the president when she is with him. She attended the disaster of a military parade with Trump June 14 looking as bored as one could possibly look – and then skipped the G7 conference, leaving him wandering around looking like a lost puppy. Most spouses of other heads of state attended. Others who have embarrassed the president publicly this way have disappeared, never to be seen again. What power does she hold over him? If she could bottle it, she could make millions. Felton Marans, Lakewood Ranch This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Melania shows President Trump little respect. Good for her. | Letter
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Former first lady Michelle reveals why she hates being called 'Mrs Obama' amid divorce rumors
Former First Lady Michelle Obama made it clear she doesn't like being referred to as 'Mrs. Obama' amid ongoing rumors that her marriage to Barack Obama is in turmoil. Michelle, 61, appeared on Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's Las Culturistas podcast Wednesday with her brother Craig Robinson, where she shared her reservations about her surname. During their sit-down, Matt revealed that before cameras started rolling, Michelle had asked him not to call her 'Mrs. Obama' after he referred to her as the nickname. 'Earlier I was like, "Thank you so much, Mrs. Obama," and you said, "Michelle,"' Matt began the podcast. 'I did say that,' she responded with a laugh, before explaining why she likes to avoid the name. 'We cannot have a real conversation if you're saying, "Mrs Obama," that's too many syllables,' the former first lady protested. Matt then asked if she is usually pretty quick to 'put down that shield for people,' and Michelle admitted she was constantly trying to appear less intimidating. 'I was trying to do that when I was first lady because I just think... I am not that position. I am Michelle,' she explained. The mom-of-two added that she would let kids call her 'Mrs. because they're learning,' but didn't feel comfortable with adults referring to her as that, especially when she was trying to connect to them. 'I'm always trying to break down that wall to say, "We're just all here,"' she continued. 'And the first thing to do is like, let's drop that title, that's a little heavy.' The former first lady said people calling her Mrs. Obama 'changes the dynamic.' 'So I'm Michelle,' she simply said. 'I know what we call her - your Highness,' her brother Craig quipped. 'Well, it's great to be on a first name basis,' Matt joked. The Obamas have been married for over 30 years but have faced ongoing rumors about their marriage status over the last several months. Michelle dismissed speculation about marital issues and addressed the rumors head on during a podcast episode of The Diary of a CEO last month. During the episode, she told the hosts, 'If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it.' Michelle praised her husband on her latest podcast episode as a 'tremendous father.' She said that even when Barack was president, he left the job at the door whenever he talked to his daughters to help cultivate their formative years. Rumors surrounding the Obama's relationship began when Michelle skipped several high-profile events, including Donald Trump's inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘It's about time': Trump boasts about American military success as he celebrates birthday at DC parade
President Donald Trump boasted that it's "about time" America celebrated its military success while addressing troops and the crowd at the parade in Washington, D.C. "Every other country celebrates their victories," Trump told soldiers at the parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. "It's about time America did too." The president talked up the might of the U.S. Army in his speech, which clocked in at 8 minutes—considerably shorter than most of his public addresses. The D.C. parade has long been a desire of Trump and the event coincided with the president's 79th birthday. "We're the hottest country in the world right now," Trump said. "If you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you." Tanks rolled by Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, their family and U.S. officials on a dark and cloudy evening in D.C. More than 6,000 troops marched in front of the president near the National Mall. Crowds came out to watch the event that was capped with fireworks and there were no disruptions to the parade. Flash floods and thunderstorms were forecast in the capital, but Trump vowed to go ahead come 'rain or shine.' The president waved to the crowd and pumped his fist on arrival as people chanted 'USA! USA!' He walked onto the viewing gallery to a mix of 'Hail to the Chief' and 'Happy Birthday.' The parade told the Army's story, starting with the Battle of Lexington — the first battle of the Revolutionary War — to today. Each conflict had 150 troops in period costume, followed by a section of hundreds of troops in modern-day dress. Parachuters descended from the sky at the opening of the parade, as red smoke streaked across the sky. The spectacle was expected to cost between $25 million and $45 million, according to Army spokesperson Heather J. Hagan. While there are bipartisan concerns about the cost, it's not the biggest U.S. military parade that has been held. President Andrew Johnson appears to still hold that record, set when his 'Grand Review of the Armies' marked the end of the Civil War. That show of force in 1865, meant to salve a war-weary nation, included 145,000 soldiers marching down Pennsylvania Avenue. Trump's parade follows a day of nationwide protests where hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in more than 2,000 cities and small towns to demonstrate against Trump and his administration. The 'No Kings' demonstrations were organized to deliberately clash with the president's celebrations in Washington, D.C. Organizers avoided D.C. and held a flagship march in Philadelphia 'to draw a clear contrast between our people-powered movement and the costly, wasteful, and un-American birthday parade in Washington,' according to the group's website. Trump, meanwhile, threatened to meet protesters at his parade with 'very big force.' 'And I haven't even heard about a protest, but you know, this is people that hate our country, but they will be met with very heavy force,' he told reporters at the Oval Office this week. Trump's director of communications, Steven Cheung, mocked the protests on X. 'The so-called No Kings protests have been a complete and utter failure with minuscule attendance,' Cheung said. 'It is sad Democrats and liberals would rather support criminals and illegals instead of celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great U.S. Army and Flag Day. But many more Americans are commemorating our brave military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice and who those continue to serve our country.' AP contributed reporting
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Josh Shapiro details Passover arson attack, condemns political violence
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Josh Shapiro jolted awake. Someone was pounding on his door, screaming that he and his family needed to get out. 'Governor, get up. Get up. There's a fire. First lady, let's go,' an officer yelled. Police hurried Shapiro, his wife, Lori, their children and their dogs down a back staircase as firefighters rushed inside. The air was damp and cool. The Shapiros huddled outside the Governor's Residence in the clothes they slept in. As they waited, Shapiro wondered if perhaps a candle they'd lit for their Passover seder the previous evening had caused the inferno inside a dining room in the governor's mansion
Vogue
5 days ago
- Politics
- Vogue
Melania Trump Chooses an American-Made Suit To Salute the Military Parade
As millions of people in cities across the United States joined the 'No Kings' demonstrations and L.A. continued to resist immigration raids, Donald Trump and Melania Trump led the U.S. army's 250th anniversary celebrations—and rang in his 79th birthday. The President told press that the huge, expensive event—which enlisted over 6,000 soldiers, teams of helicopters, tanks, and robot dogs—was an opportunity to 'show off a little bit.' A woman of few words but of more considered sartorial choices, the First Lady chose to wear a suit that spoke to their insular moment: Conservative, sharp, American made. Melania opted for an ivory and navy pinstripe twill suit with a nipped waist, double breasted jacket and skirt from U.S. designer Adam Lippes's spring summer 2025 collection, most of which is sewn in New York. She paired it with denim Christian Louboutins. Lippes previously dressed former First Ladies Jill Biden and Michelle Obama, as well as former vice president Kamala Harris. It's not the first time Melania Trump has chosen his understated, elegant designs: She wore a navy suit and skirt by Lippes and paired it with a somber, flat wide-brim hat for her husband's second inauguration.
