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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
All of Donald Trump's 'Real Housewives' Connections Explained
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After President Donald Trump appointed Real Housewives alum Siggy Flicker to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's board of trustees, his connection to the television show has been further analyzed. Trump has been linked to several stars of the reality TV franchise before and during his time in office. Why It Matters Trump has appointed many of his business connections and donors during his presidency, with some Americans feeling the appointees were unqualified or misaligned with the government roles for which they were chosen. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter in the Oval Office at the White House on May 5 in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter in the Oval Office at the White House on May 5 in Washington, To Know Here's a list of the Real Housewives franchise stars linked to the president, including Flicker from Real Housewives of New Jersey, as well as Lisa Rinna and Joe Giudice: Siggy Flicker Flicker this month was appointed to the board of the Holocaust museum, which works to fight antisemitism with its exhibitions, training programs and education. All council members appointed by the president serve a five-year term. Flicker, who is Jewish, was born in Israel and has made her support for Israel known on social media in recent months. Her father, Mordecai Paldiel, escaped Nazi-occupied Belgium at just 3 years old. Flicker has been publicly supportive of Trump in recent years, saying she voted Republican for the first time in the 2016 election. Flicker first met Trump after he became president through her friend and Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba. 'The Celebrity Apprentice' Connections Lisa Rinna Rinna, actress and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, was on Trump's The Celebrity Apprentice show. Nene Leakes and Brandi Glanville, of Real Housewives of Atlanta and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame, respectively, also had their own appearances on Trump's show, which featured stars competing for money to help their favorite charities. Another Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, Kyle Richards, was seen on The New Celebrity Apprentice show in 2017. Joe Giudice Giudice, a notable Real Housewives of New Jersey star, asked Trump for help in gaining U.S. citizenship in January. The entrepreneur said he was hopeful Trump's reelection would help him get back to the U.S., where he's lived his whole life. His wife Teresa appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice in 2012. "When I met Trump, I mean, he was very nice to me," Giudice said, as reported by People. "I was very nice to him when we were on his show over there. I don't know. I mean, I think he should get me back." Giudice and his wife Teresa were indicted on federal fraud charges in 2013, and the former TV star was deported back to his birthplace of Italy in 2019. But Teresa called Trump "broke" on Watch What Happens Live. Host Andy Cohen later revealed that Trump called afterward and was "furious." "He was like, 'You need to do a retraction!' It was a whole thing," Cohen said, as reported by Yahoo. Cohen said Teresa "wound up posting a retraction or something" about Trump, who ran in the same circles as she and her husband. What People Are Saying Flicker wrote in a May 5 Instagram post: "President Trump... Thank you for the privilege (and) honor to represent and NEVER FORGET." Trump wrote in a May 6 post on Truth Social about his appointments: "They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we, NEVER FORGET. Congratulations to all!" What Happens Next Trump has continued bringing in several appointees for government positions. His new head of Social Security, Frank Bisignano, has pledged to overhaul the Social Security Administration's operations by using private-sector efficiency. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Bisignano described the agency's overpayment rate of 1 percent as "five decimal places too high" and emphasized his intention to reduce improper payments through technology upgrades and artificial intelligence tools. "At the end of the day, we need to evaluate the ability to pay back and work it out. ... I'm going to make sure we recover all the money we should recover, but on the other hand, we need to be humans in the process too," Bisignano added. Linda McMahon, appointed as education secretary, is making major changes to the Department of Education, causing millions of federal student loan borrowers to see higher monthly payments.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Appoints Former ‘Real Housewives' Star To Holocaust Museum Board
A former Real Housewife whose tagline was 'some people think I'm too much, they're absolutely right' is officially a board member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. In a post on his Truth Social site Monday, President Donald Trump announced five appointees to the board, and one was 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 7 and 8 alum Sigalit 'Siggy' Flicker. The Israeli-born former matchmaker is a member of Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club and has a connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. 'They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we, NEVER FORGET,' Trump wrote in his announcement. 'President Trump… Thank you for the privilege & honor to represent and NEVER FORGET!' Flicker wrote on Instagram in response to Trump's announcement. Trump's five appointees, along with other previously announced members, will replace those appointed by President Joe Biden, who were fired by Trump on April 29. The abrupt removal of Biden's appointees — who were nixed before their terms expired, with most being on the board for just weeks, per The Washington Post — is a move that critics say introduces politics into a vital institution that until now has remained nonpartisan. 'At a time of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial and distortion, we should be uniting to preserve historical truth,' the Anti-Defamation League said in a statement last week. 'The Holocaust Museum is not just a monument to the past, it is a warning to the present. We must ensure it remains nonpartisan and committed to its core mission of ensuring that Never Again stands true.' Flicker is anything but nonpartisan. Her stepson, Tyler Campanella, was arrested in April 2024 and charged with five misdemeanors in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection, which Flicker appeared to support, according to court documents obtained by NBC News. According to an FBI affidavit, the former reality TV star posted photos that Campanella shot from inside the Capitol on Jan. 6 to social media, along with the caption: 'I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you.' Her post also included praying hands, hearts and American flag emojis and the 'Stop the Steal' hashtag, according to an image of the post included in the FBI affidavit and published by NBC News. Campanella pleaded not guilty to the charges last year, and the case was dismissed when Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. Flicker also told The Washington Post in 2024 that she goes to Mar-a-Lago three or four times a week in order to escape 'jihadis' and 'criminals' and be in a place that resembles 'what America used to be.'
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
'Real Housewives' alum Siggy Flicker appointed to Holocaust museum board by Donald Trump
'Real Housewives' alum Siggy Flicker appointed to Holocaust museum board by Donald Trump Show Caption Hide Caption Trump praises Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin during Carney presser During a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump appeared to mistake ice hockey player Alex Ovechkin as Canadian. Reality-television personality Siggy Flicker, whose stepson was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to oversee the nation's Holocaust memorial. Flicker, who previously starred on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was handpicked by President Trump alongside 11 other individuals to serve on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's board of trustees, the museum announced on May 5. "President Trump… Thank you for the privilege (and) honor to represent and NEVER FORGET," Flicker wrote in a May 5 Instagram post following the announcement. Recognized as the official U.S. memorial to the Holocaust, the Washington, D.C., museum aims to combat antisemitism through a series of exhibitions, leadership training programs, educational outreach and Holocaust commemorations, according to its official website. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council, which consists of 55 members appointed by the president, was established by Congress in 1980 to raise private funds for the museum, per the organization's website. In addition to the presidential appointees, five members from both the Senate and House of Representatives as well as three ex-officio members from the Departments of Education, Interior, and State serve. According to the museum, council members appointed by the president serve for a five-year term, with 11 members' terms expiring each year. Trump shared his satisfaction with the new council members in a May 6 post on Truth Social, writing, "They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we, NEVER FORGET. Congratulations to all!" Flicker, 57, was born in Israel to Jewish parents. Her father, Mordecai Paldiel, escaped Nazi-occupied Belgium when he was 3 years old. The TV personality has been vocal in her support of Israel on social media. 'Real Housewives' comeback: 'Rhode Island' spinoff returning to Bravo Siggy Flicker's son arrested following Jan. 6 Capitol riots Flicker's stepson Tyler Campanella, whom she shares with husband Michael Campanella, was arrested in April 2024 on five misdemeanor charges in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to NBC News and News12 Long Island. In a now-deleted social media post, Flicker shared photos that appeared to be taken from inside the Capitol along with the caption, "I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you," per NBC. Additionally, court documents stated Tyler's phone was traced to the Capitol's interior the day of the attack. 'Real Housewives' star Teddi Mellencamp has stage 4 melanoma. What's next? According to Law & Crime, Tyler pleaded not guilty to charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building. As of July 2024, the man remained released on his personal recognizance. Flicker is an ardent supporter of President Trump. In December 2024, the "Real Housewives" alum shared a photo of herself and Trump posing at an event on Instagram. "Happy new year from the greatest president in the history of America," she wrote.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump picks reality show star whose stepson was charged over Jan 6 riot for Holocaust Museum council
President Donald Trump has appointed a Real Housewives of New Jersey star to serve on the board of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Sigalit Flicker, 57, was appointed by Trump on Monday along with four other new members to replace President Joe Biden's picks who were axed last month, marking the first time a sitting president has eliminated board appointees ahead of their term's completion. Doug Emhoff, former Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, was one of the booted council members. Trump made eight other appointments last week. Flicker, an Israeli-American matchmaker, podcaster and television personality, previously starred in the seventh and eighth seasons of the Bravo TV show and also appeared in the VH1 series Why Am I Still Single?! In an Instagram post, she wrote of the appointment: 'Thank you for the privilege & honor to represent and never forget.' Flicker and the new appointees are supporters of the president and will serve five-year terms. Her stepson, Tyler Campanella, was arrested in April 2024 and charged with five misdemeanors for his alleged role in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack. Trump supporters Siggy Flicker, left, and far-right activist Laura Loomer, listen as Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks during a Get Out The Vote rally at Coastal Carolina University on February 10, 2024 in Conway, South Carolina (Getty Images) FBI referenced one of Flicker's Instagram posts in an indictment against her stepson in which she wrote: 'I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you.' She added #StopTheSteal at the end of the post. The photo was of Campanella inside the Capitol. The Independent has contacted Flicker for comment. Campanella was charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a restricted building. Trump administration officials dismissed his case shortly after the president's term began and he pardoned January 6 supporters who had been convicted for their role in the attack. Trump's other appointees include Frederick Marcus, Alex Witkoff, Rabbi Pinchos Lipshutz, Ariel Simon Abergel, Sidney Ferris Rosenberg, Barbara Feingold, Betty Pantirer Schwartz, Robert David Garson, Sigalit Flicker, Lee Marc Lipton, Nate Segal and Jackie Schutz Zeckman. Rosenberg, known as Sid Rosenberg, is the host of the Sid & Friends In The Morning, a WABC show. In a statement posted to Instagram last week, he said: 'To have the greatest president in the history of our country appoint me to such an important post is beyond affords me the opportunity to keep fighting for the Jewish people.'
Forbes
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Niall Horan's Debut Single Is A Top 10 Hit Once More
Niall Horan may not be in the middle of an album rollout, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the charts. The former One Direction member hasn't shared a new full-length in nearly a year, but he still manages to stay relevant, engaging his fanbase and keeping his name on the weekly rankings with strategic releases and reissues. Many musicians disappear during downtime, but Horan is keeping his wins going, all without dropping new tunes. This week, Horan's strategy pays off once again, as the musician returns to a pair of charts in the United Kingdom with a track that's nearly a decade old — but somehow, still a hit in 2025. Horan's debut solo single "This Town" makes a somewhat surprising return to the Official Physical Singles and Official Vinyl Singles charts in the U.K. The pop ballad, which helped kick off his own career years ago, is back in a huge way. "This Town" reappears on both lists this frame, settling at No. 8 on each of them. That's quite the placement for a tune that was released almost a decade ago. Earlier in 2025, Horan announced a repressing of "This Town" on seven-inch vinyl. Packaged as a double single alongside "Slow Hands," copies of the pair of tunes were restocked on his website. At the same time, he also made his The Show, Live on Tour deluxe vinyl available again after an earlier sellout. Apparently, that simple announcement — and the opportunity to own the single in a physical format once again — was more than enough to drive fans to buy. Thanks to those reissues, the track is experiencing a notable surge on the charts. This isn't the first week in which 'This Town' has performed well on either the Official Vinyl Singles or Physical Singles rankings. The tune has now spent just three weeks on the vinyl-only tally and four on the physical list. The cut has previously reached the top spot on both. Despite the fact that it was originally released nearly 10 years ago, the cut only debuted on these U.K. sales-based charts this February. That late arrival is due in part to its late-in-life vinyl pressing. When it hit, it became Horan's second No. 1 on the vinyl tally and, even more impressively, his first leader on the physical ranking after three earlier tracks peaked at No. 2. "This Town" was released in September 2016 as Horan's first solo single following One Direction's hiatus. It served as the lead track from his debut album Flicker, and quickly became a hit around the world. The emotional ballad reached No. 9 on the U.K. singles chart and climbed to No. 6 in Ireland, where Horan is originally from.
