Trump launches bizarre underwear rant at North Carolina rally, says Melania’s were 'so perfect'

Donald Trump’s Rocky Mount speech veered off-script as he revisited the Mar-a-Lago FBI search and made an unusual claim involving Melania Trump
Donald Trump referenced Melania Trump while speaking about the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago (Getty Images)
Donald Trump referenced Melania Trump while speaking about the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago (Getty Images)


ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA: President Donald Trump referenced First Lady Melania Trump’s undergarments while discussing the 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago during a campaign rally in North Carolina.

During the speech, Trump also revisited the 2020 presidential election, calling it “rigged” and criticizing the outcome. He described the FBI search as a personal attack, highlighting disruptions to his household, including Melania Trump’s belongings.

Trump revives 2020 election claims at North Carolina rally

Trump told the crowd that Americans went to bed believing he had won the 2020 election, only to wake up to a different outcome. He suggested the result was fraudulent and added, “By the way, you have not heard the last of that.” 

President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at the Rocky Mount Event Center on December 19, 2025 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trump spoke on his plans to lower the cost of staples, including gas and health care, while blaming the Biden administration for the economic challenges inherited by his administration. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump took the stage at a campaign rally in Rocky Mount North Carolina on December 19 2025 (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Trump details FBI search of Mar-a-Lago and disruption to personal items

The president described the August 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago as a raid targeting a “popular president, a former president.” He claimed agents disrupted the home, including Melania Trump’s clothing drawers.

Trump described Melania Trump as “a very meticulous person” who keeps her belongings perfectly arranged. “Her undergarments — always nice, sometimes referred to as panties — are folded perfect, wrapped. They’re like, so perfect. I think that she steams them, makes sure they’re just sitting,” he said. 

ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 19: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a rally at the Rocky Mount Event Center on December 19, 2025 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trump spoke on his plans to lower the cost of staples, including gas and health care, while blaming the Biden administration for the economic challenges inherited by his administration. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump delivered remarks to supporters at the Rocky Mount Event Center in North Carolina (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

He claimed the FBI raid left drawers in disorder. “She opened the drawers, and it was not that way. They were a mess. It was all over the place,” Trump said. He also alleged agents entered his son’s room, calling those involved “disgusting” and adding, “We have all the evidence now. We have to do something about it. It’s illegal, and it’s disgusting.” 

Former DOJ official claims Biden White House coordinated before Mar-a-Lago search

Chad Mizelle, former chief of staff to Attorney General Pam Bondi, told The New York Post that officials in President Joe Biden’s White House coordinated with the Department of Justice ahead of the Mar-a-Lago search.

ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 19: U.S. President Donald Trump dances on stage during a rally at the Rocky Mount Event Center on December 19, 2025 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trump spoke on his plans to lower the cost of staples, including gas and health care, while blaming the Biden administration for the economic challenges inherited by his administration. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump danced on stage while greeting supporters at the Rocky Mount rally (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Mizelle reviewed emails between Biden’s White House Counsel’s Office, DOJ under Attorney General Merrick Garland, and the National Archives and Records Administration in the months prior to the search. He alleged the communications show White House involvement in what he called “the most unprecedented, unjust, and improper law enforcement act in the history of our country.” 

PALM BEACH, FL - JANUARY 11:  The Atlantic Ocean is seen adjacent to President Donald Trump's beach
Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort was seen in Palm Beach Florida following renewed attention on the FBI search (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

According to Mizelle, officials discussed documents with NARA and then abruptly stopped written communications after someone suggested taking the discussion “offline.” He said this demonstrated coordination between the White House, DOJ, and NARA regarding the Mar-a-Lago documents.

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