Melania: Donald Trump’s secret weapon?
The Story
The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 25 October 2024
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Summary
The former first lady’s new ‘tell all’ memoir addresses everything from her nude modelling and her husband’s policies to her surprising stance on abortion. But why is she doing it now — and will it help or hinder Donald Trump’s presidential campaign?
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