Melania Trump says husband Donald is a ‘unifier’, blames 'opposition' for division in the US

WASHINGTON, DC: First lady Melania Trump defended President Donald Trump as a “unifier” during a television appearance, arguing that political opposition — not her husband — is driving division across the United States.

Speaking as she promoted her upcoming documentary film 'Melania', the first lady said Americans needed to align with the president’s vision, even as protests continue nationwide over the administration’s mass deportation policies.

Her remarks came during an interview on Fox News’ 'The Five', where panelists discussed the country’s growing political tensions and Trump’s goals for his second term.

Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year’s Eve event at his Mar-a-Lago home on December 31, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Melania Trump says POTUS 'wants to make America only safe and better'

Melania Trump appeared on Fox News’ 'The Five' on Wednesday, January 28, where she was asked about President Donald Trump’s leadership style and whether he could bring Americans together.

“They just need to come on the same page and see that he wants to make America only safe and better,” she said, responding to a broader discussion about the president’s political agenda.

Jessica Tarlov, the lone liberal panelist on the show, referenced the trailer of Melania’s documentary, noting that the POTUS is asked what he hopes to achieve in his second term and responds with the word “peacemaker.”

Melania added that she hoped to see her husband become a “unifier” as well. "Opposition is the problem," she adds

As the conversation turned to nationwide protests sparked by the Republican leader's mass deportation policy, which intensified after Customs and Border Patrol officers fatally shot American citizen Alex Pretti, Tarlov pointed out that “there’s no question that the country needs a lot of unifying at this moment.”

“Yes, it does,” Melania responded. “But I think he's [a] unifier.”

She continued, “He's a unifier, not just here in the United States, but around the world. He has stopped many wars, and, as well, here in the United States, it's a lot of opposition and that's the problem, right?”

“So the people not agreeing with everything that he does,” she added, urging Americans to get on the same page with the president.

'Melania' shows life behind the scenes

The interview formed part of Melania’s media tour ahead of the release of her documentary 'Melania', which premieres in theaters on Friday.

The film follows the roughly 20-day period before the Trump family moved back into the White House in early 2025, documenting the fast-paced preparations and the hiring of East Wing staff, the office that continues to operate under that name despite the building being demolished during Trump’s renovations.

“We have so many people around, have Secret Service, and it's a big production whatever you do. So one take, and you go,” Melania said, explaining how the cameras followed her from morning until evening.

She added, “I think in every scene they will see how I work, who I am, how I communicate with people and they will know me a little bit more."

Melania emphasized that the documentary would give viewers a clearer understanding of her personality and boundaries. “I know they know I'm a very private person and a very selective person, what I do, what I don't do, when I talk, when I don't talk and that's my choice,” the first lady expessed.

“And nobody is in charge of me and I'm not in charge of anybody else,” Melania remarked.

She declined to say whether any moments from filming were left out of the final cut, teasing viewers by saying, “I will leave a scoop out.”

Policy work continues alongside film

Beyond the documentary, Melania said she plans to continue advocating for legislation following last year’s passage of the "Take It Down Act," a bill that criminalizes AI-generated explicit images.

“Not yet,” she said when asked about a new initiative. “I'm working and I think I will have a lot of support like I had with the previous one.”

She also noted her ongoing efforts to help reunite Ukrainian children displaced during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war with their families.