With all the news about Trump’s dalliances, one wonders where Melania is? (Wait. I’ve always thought dalliance was a nice word. It speaks of harmless flirtations, the word itself has a nice sound, and it’s a gentle word.)
So, let me rephrase my opening sentence. With all the news of Trump’s sleaziness, one wonders where Melania is?
In our normal world of politicians who have strayed, the wife (since it’s usually, but not always, a man who has strayed) stands staunchly by his side as he expresses contrition and asks for the people’s forgiveness. I guess I’m not surprised, but we have not seen that from Melania lately.
Now I know that if I did something like Trump did, the sound I would be hearing would be the rasping swish of a carving knife being sharpened in the kitchen. Maybe it’s different in the Trump family and Melania and Trump have some sort of “arrangement,” and she’s okay with it.
Even before this latest news, there seemed to be no love in the Trump household. Even at the inauguration, Melania seemed to barely be able to stomach Trump, so I can only guess that she knew then exactly what he was. I would further guess that the latest news comes as no surprise to Melania.
So, what is coming? Will we see our first presidential divorce?
Trump is said to be largely unconcerned about the women coming after him. One of the talking heads just opined that perhaps Trump will be an American Berlusconi — a womanizer who is known by his true colors but is tolerated, and even loved by some, despite (or maybe, because of) his sleeze. He is described as mostly worried about the Russian investigation, which speaks volumes about how seriously in trouble he may know he is.
Melania could just remain quiet, out of the public eye, and wait for the divorce settlement after Trump is out of office. I know they are, at least superficially, rich as Croesus but even so, life at the White House can’t be that bad. So, maybe she’ll just smile bravely and gut through it.
But imagine what a force Melania could be if she dug deep within herself and did the right thing. Imagine if Melania had her own press conference and told the nation the truth of Donald Trump. Imagine if she described the torture of being close to such a man. Imagine if she really unloaded the dirt on The Donald — I’m sure she has some.
So, let this be a clarion call to Melania, since I’m hoping she is a Kosack and will read this diary.
Melania, get out of there. Melania, tell the nation the truth. You, an immigrant who brought her parents to this beautiful country as “chain immigrants,” can do something to help us all.