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Why Melania’s response to Trump’s alleged affairs was so weird

Typically, a powerful man’s public image requires the support of a wife. Trump is different.

By Anna North Oct 12, 2018, 5:10pm EDT

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Now, in an interview with ABC’s Tom Llamas, Melania has addressed the infidelity allegations directly. But instead of gushing about what a great husband the president is, she merely said she has more important things to think about. It’s of a piece with her entire approach to supporting her husband publicly: Do the absolute minimum.

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In some ways, it’s a relief that the first lady is rarely called upon to perform the thankless task of trying to convince the country that her husband respects women. But it’s also a sign of something darker: Plenty of Americans know the president doesn’t respect women, and a lot of them don’t care. They may even like it.

https://www.vox.com/2018/10/12/17967940/melania-trump-tv-interview-stormy-daniels