And joining us now, the First Lady, Melania, thanks so much for being with us. Good morning. Um you look so natural in front of the camera. I'm just wondering what led to you saying to yourself, because a lot of people have so many questions about you, what made you say to yourself, I'll do this. I'm going to show 20 days leading up to this historic inauguration.
Whose idea was that? Yeah. It was my idea. After I solidified my creative concept, my agent pitched the idea to all of the platforms from Amazon, MGM, Disney, Paramount, Netflix. And I decided and selected MGM because of several reasons, including but not limited in the fact that the company was willing to launch my film in theaters only.
So we have a great success and very proud of it. You should be. And I loved it too. And my wife really loved it, and especially in the beginning, you talked a lot about fashion. You talked about the detail needed, and you know, you talked not only about how you want the first lady to look great.
but also because you think it's important for America. To have this type of detail when it comes to an historic event like the inauguration. Could you explain that mindset?
Well, in the film, it's unprecedented and historic and cinematic. And I'm proud to share those never seen seen before moments from my life, including my family and business, during the time frame of twenty days leading up to the U.S. presidential inauguration. It is historic event. I believe Americans and people all over the world should witness the incredible amount of planning and work Required me doing it and to become from private citizen to become a First Lady.
Your husband pulled out the biggest upset in election history the first time around. And that was sudden. Can you explain the build up to the first inauguration as opposed to this one as you become an the most experienced First Lady from obviously something brand new to you in this world? in the political world? It was very different the first time than now the second time.
I was never in politics the first time. I always was interested in politics in private, and I followed the world news and what's going on in the world, but I was never in the politics. The second time now, we already know what position I need to take and hire the people to work for my East Wing office because they're working for me, but they also work for American people. I'm very action oriented. This time around, I have a mission, and we had a great success for the last year already in my office.
As my champion for Take a Down Act, it was signed into a new law. that enhance federal online protections for children from online defakes I had I led executive order on fostering the future for foster children as well as presidential artificial intelligence challenge secure thirty million for uh foster children and housing for them. I also uh re reunified children from Ukraine from Russia and bring children and families together. I'm very proud of my work. Should be.
Um Melania, growing up. Did you always want to come to this country? What was your view of America when you were in Eastern Europe? And what is your view of it once you got here? Establish yourself here and now go to the highest office in the country.
Could you tell us what you thought America was and what you know it is now? When I grew up, I always look into America as a a prosperous country and a country of freedom. And I had a beautiful childhood, but my career brought me here. I lived in Milan and Paris. and arrived in New York in nineteen ninety six.
And loved it from the minute I arrived. I established my life here. met my husband and step by step you never know where the life will take you. but we are all very positive and hardworking people. I knew my husband was very passionate about this country.
And here we are, the second time in the White House. And when you think about people talk about what the president went through, but what about you? One minute they're raiding your house, the next minute they're putting your husband on trial, they're indicting him, they convicted him once. While he's going through that, he says, you know what? I'm going to run for president again.
What is the First Lady thinking when the President says, I'm going to try to get back there? What are you thinking that whole time? It was very challenging years, of course. We went through a lot as a family, and you need to handle a lot. You need to be very strong and focused.
But I supported him. He wanted to run again. And I know that the country the last four years was in very bad shape. I know what he wants to do. And look at it's where we are now.
After one year, the country is much more prosperous. And he brought it some back into the country. And Everybody, we have a lot of support and he's doing an incredible job. Yeah, I had a chance to speak to him quickly this morning, too, and he's pumped up every day. Neither of you need much sleep.
This is Ainslie Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52-episode podcast series, The Life of Jesus. A listening experience that will provide hope, comfort, and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow now at FoxNewsPodcasts.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Talking to Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, about her movie that's out.
You got to go check it out this weekend. If you're looking for something to see that's going to inspire you, this is where to go. There's two things that stand out with me. Number one, How much the president listens to you, how much mutual respect you have for each other. I think it's a goal that everybody should have for their relationship.
Number one, number two is. He has a humanitarian streak, but so are you. Before you actually took office, you had a chance to meet with an Israeli, former Israeli hostage who was trying to get her husband out. You also went out of your way to let Vladimir Putin know you know he stole those children and you want him to give them back. You describe why you decide to insert yourself in both situations.
You know, being a First Lady, it's a unique and impactful role.
So I want to provide uh what I can and influence and behind the scene even what I can to to ha for people to have a better life.
So that is what I'm passionate about as well. And it's very important that those people have my support. That's why I decided to write a letter to President Putin, and he Um He he wrote back right away, and we are still in communication regarding reunifying more children. I hope we will have success soon. And as well as the hostages, I was behind the scenes, met Aviva in january twenty twenty five.
It was a very emotional meeting, and we had a great success. All of the hostages are out, and I talk with my husband often, and I give him my advice. And as I said before, sometimes he listens, sometimes he doesn't. But it's very important that you have open communication in the relationship. I know, absolutely.
You always see first ladies from Dolly Madison, people talking about the role she played as being the first one to really take over the White House and bring a sophistication to it. People talk about Nancy Reagan and her enormous influence with Ronald Reagan. They'll talk about you too. I have one contention. You're about to walk out for the inaugural.
You're seeing all the coverage. And you look over to the right. And you have C and N on. watching Jake Tapper talk about your family and who's there. Is that Joe Biden's doing?
Because he was officially still the president then. Should I be mad at him or should I be mad at the Trump team for not having Fox on at that moment? Oh. I you know, I watched uh a lot of news. I don't watch only one channel.
I like to be informed what the you know every station is saying. When I have time, I like to be informed. And I know everybody has their own perspective, but at that moment CNN was on, I feel like, you know, every station was covering the inauguration.
So I it was not really in my mind. I was focused on the other stuff. But I like to read a lot of newspapers, all different sta watching all different stations. I like to be informed around the world as well. I like to watch other stations to see what's going on around the world.
I hear you. I flip around too. As long as according to certain reports, we might be your favorite station. I don't know for sure. And hopefully this ends up being your favorite radio show.
But listen, between your book being a bestseller and your documentary being a big hit and the enthusiasm which you're embracing this role, life is good for the First Lady Melania Trump. Would you say so? Life is good, life is busy, we're doing a lot of fantastic stuff, and we just want to keep focus and be mission-oriented and taking care of our beautiful country and our incredible people. All right. Milani, go check it out in theaters.
It's out there now. I did last night. First Lady, thanks so much. Have a great day. I appreciate the time.
So does our audience. Thank you so much.
