Melania Trump reveals husband Donald wanted a wife who 'knew her place' in resurfaced video

Melania Trump explained that her husband Donald Trump had certain 'demands', but she was aware of them before they got married
UPDATED NOV 26, 2024
During the 2005 interview, Melania Trump was asked whether her husband Donald Trump had any 'demands' or a 'controlling' demeanor before their marriage (Getty Images)
During the 2005 interview, Melania Trump was asked whether her husband Donald Trump had any 'demands' or a 'controlling' demeanor before their marriage (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Melania Trump is seen sharing her husband, President-elect Donald Trump's expectations from his wife in a recently resurfaced video from 2005, the Daily Mail reported on Monday, November 25.

The video is from an interview on 'Larry King Live', where the couple appeared days after their wedding. They have been together since, and share a son, 18-year-old Barron Trump. 

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Donald Trump points to supporters as his wife Melania Trump looks on during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

According to the publication, while Melania prefers to stay out of the public eye, she has been in the spotlight since Donald won a decisive victory in the 2024 general election and is set to be reinstated in the Oval Office.



 

Melania Trump reveals Donald Trump's 'demands' before marriage

During the interview, Larry King asked Melania Trump, now 54, whether Donald Trump, now 78, had any "demands" or a "controlling" demeanor before their marriage.

She insisted that it was not the case, but admitted to adhering to some old-fashioned rules before exchanging vows.

"I knew what I was getting into," explained Melania. "Donald has his demands, but I knew this before I said I do."

Portrait of American businessman Donald Trump and Melania Knauss (born Melanija Knavs) Trump as they pose together before a Marc Jacobs fashion show, New York, New York, 1998. (Photo by Rose Hartman/Getty Images)
Donald Trump and Melania Knauss (born Melanija Knavs) Trump as they pose together before a Marc Jacobs fashion show, New York, New York, 1998 (Rose Hartman/Getty Images)

"He (Donald) values loyalty, respect, and he has high expectations. There were things he expected from me, and I respected that," she continued. "Donald wanted a wife who would stand by his side but knew her place."

The former model added that one needed to be "strong and confident" to be with Donald Trump.

Second unearthed video reveals Melania Trump's daily diet

The 2005 Larry King interview was not the only video of Melania that resurfaced toward November end, stated the Daily Mail.



 

A 2019 video by Inside Edition was rediscovered by the public last week, which detailed the former and incoming first lady's daily eating habits.

According to the clip on YouTube, Melania preferred eating seven pieces of fruit each day, with her favorites being apples and peaches. She started her mornings with a breakfast smoothie containing spinach, carrots, blueberries, apple juice, and fat-free yogurt.

While her healthy food habits were a far cry from Trump's favorite diet of burgers and coke, Melania shared that she indulged in dark chocolate and ice cream at times but was careful about portion sizes. 

Former first lady Melania Trump and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump walk off the stage after a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City. Trump closed out his weekend of campaigning in New York City with a guest list of speakers that includes his running mate Republican Vice Presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), Tesla CEO Elon Musk, UFC CEO Dana White, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, among others, nine days before Election Day. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Melania Trump and Donald Trump walk off the stage after a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024, in New York City (Michael M Santiago/Getty Images)

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