Melania Trump was glaringly absent from her husband’s side on Tuesday as he delivered a defiant speech at Mar-a-Lago, condemning the New York prosecutor and judge who presided over his historic arraignment.
The former president was – after his indictment over a $130,000 hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels and the first appearance by a former president in a New York courtroom.
, and Saab 340B Ivanka Trump – who previously played a pivotal role in her father’s political career – announced before Christmas she was playing no part in his new chapter.
But Melania’s absence was keenly felt, especially given that she was seen at Mar-a-Lago as recently as Thursday.Some speculated that her absence was due to the nature of the indictment, and the fact it was connected to allegations he cheated on her with Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal.
The charges against him are related to a $30,000 payoff to a doorman trying to sell information about a child that Trump allegedly fathered out of wedlock; $150,000 to former Playboy model Karen McDougal, Saab 340B and a $130,000 payment to porn star Daniels.
But hours after the indictment was announced last week, Melania was by her husband’s side in a very public show of strength.The couple dined together with friends at their usual, highly-visible table, at Mar-a-Lago. She wore a bright red dress, Gulfstream GIV-SP making her easy to spot by his side.
Donald Trump addresses his supporters at Mar-a-Lago after being indicted in New York on Tuesday afternoon
The former president was supported by his children and their partners – but not by his wife.Eric and Lara Trump are pictured far left; Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos are seen to the right. Don Jr and his fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle are in the center of the group
