'It’s all an act': Internet divided as sources claim Trump campaign relies on Melania as ‘secret weapon’ to win undecided voters

Insiders claim that the campaign wants to highlight Melania as a feminine counterbalance to Trump's aggressive manner and to do so consistently
PUBLISHED APR 10, 2024
Sources claim that Trump campaign recognizes Melania as their secret weapon (Getty Images)
Sources claim that Trump campaign recognizes Melania as their secret weapon (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: A plan to present Melania Trump as a 'softer, more moderate voice' for the Trump campaign is reflected in her headline fundraiser later this month, sources close to the campaign told the New York Post.

While Donald Trump will attend the Log Cabin Republicans' dinner at Mar-a-Lago on April 20 with his wife, insiders informed that the campaign wants to highlight Melania as the feminine counterbalance to his aggressive manner and to do so consistently.

Sources claim Trump's campaign relies on Melania as ‘secret weapon'

A source close to the campaign said, "The Trump campaign recognizes that Melania is their secret weapon. Her appeal is critical to win battleground states and undecided voters, especially now that they’ve won the primary and are hyper-focused on the general."

"This is just the beginning of using softer faces and voices as surrogates. They’re coming up with a more diverse picture — they’re trying to make voters feel more comfortable," Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf stated to the New York Post.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14:  U.S. First Lady Melania Trump arrives at a roundtable on sickle cell
Caroline Wren, a GOP fundraiser, claims that 53-year-old Melania is a draw on her own (Getty Images)

Caroline Wren, a GOP fundraiser, claims that 53-year-old Melania is a draw on her own. She said, "People will ask me if Melania will be at a fundraiser before they sign up. People really like her… she is a huge asset to the campaign and to fundraising."

Even though Melania is anticipated to present a 'friendly face' throughout the upcoming months on the campaign trail, competitors circulated 'Missing Melania' fliers in advance of the Iowa Caucus in January due to her prior absence.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14:  U.S. First Lady Melania Trump speaks during a roundtable on sickle c
Melania informed reporters to 'stay tuned' for her next campaign appearances when the Trumps turned up to cast their ballots in the Florida presidential primary on March 19 (Getty Images)

However, Melania informed reporters to 'stay tuned' for her next campaign appearances when the Trumps turned up to cast their ballots in the Florida presidential primary on March 19.

Despite Melania's absence from the spotlight, another person familiar with the Trump campaign told the New York Post that she has played a crucial role in the contest.

"It is a real marriage and Melania is absolutely his biggest supporter… and all in on Trump. They want the public to see that too," the source said.

Internet divided over Melania is a 'secret weapon' for Trump campaign

Several people on the internet had mixed reactions as sources claimed Trump campaign relies on Melania as a ‘secret weapon’ to win undecided voters.

A user wrote on X, "It’s all an act, guaranteed Donald was told he needs to boost his campaign - She’s been distant this whole time and for good reason!" whereas one added, "Nobody is undecided."



 



 

A user further said, "Who likes Melania?" while one mentioned, "She is magic. Once in a thousand years woman. The Left tried to destroy her; they made her more iconic. Melania is indeed the secret that the classless Left will never have measure."



 



 

A person also wrote. "She should be ashamed of herself" whereas one added, "Nobody who would be interested in seeing Melania is an undecided."



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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