Trump was given the prestigious title by the magazine Thursday for the second time; the first time was following his election victory in 2016. In an interview with a Time reporter, the president-elect talked about his successful campaign, his goals for a second term, and Melania’s intentions to run for president again, as quoted in a report by The Independent.
Even though she accompanied Trump when he rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, the former first lady was conspicuously absent from the campaign trail.
In fact, at one point, banners and posters asking, “Where’s Melania?” appeared. The question of whether she wants to visit the White House again has been raised by her absence.
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After Trump won, several people told CNN in November that Melania was not likely to return to Washington, DC, for his second term. But Trump’s response to Time’s question about whether Melania would be joining him in the White House was quite different.
He asserted that Melania actually started to be very active towards the end, as evidenced by the interviews. People pay close attention to her. Melania is adored by the populace. For a variety of reasons, they also appreciate that she doesn’t constantly confront you, the president-elect added.
Trump remarked that everybody adores the First Lady. He assured that she will be active when it becomes necessary.
What are his goals for the second term?
The 78-year-old Republican also mentioned a number of controversial topics, such as mass deportations, access to abortion, and prohibitions on transgender restrooms.
His messaging on abortion has been wishy-washy throughout his campaign, with Trump’s responses being all over the map. When asked about reproductive care, Trump responded saying that he would take a look at all of that. He was against stopping ‘it’ referring to the abortion pill.
The interview also delved into one of Trump’s key campaign promises: mass deportations. Last month, Trump suggested using the military to assist in mass deportations, and when asked about a law that limits the federal government’s ability to use military force for domestic policies, he doubled down on those plans.
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He also threatened substantial tariffs for countries that refused to take back their emigrants. Trump echoed one of his repeated threats on the campaign trail: shutting the Department of Education.
FAQs
Will Melania Trump return to the White House if Donald Trump secures a second term?
Yes, Donald Trump confirmed Melania’s availability as First Lady when needed and emphasised her popularity among the public.
What is Donald Trump’s position on the Department of Education?
Trump has stated that he intends to delegate education control to the states, which could result in the virtual closure of the Department of Education in Washington.
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