Born on April 26, 1970 in Slovenia, (click here) Melania Knauss began her modeling career at the age of sixteen. At the age of eighteen, she signed with a modeling agency in Milan. After obtaining a degree in design and architecture at University in Slovenia, Melania was jetting between photo shoots in Paris and Milan, finally settling in New York in 1996....
Interestingly, my understanding is that she approached him initially to begin the relationship. That is not a woman that is a wallflower.
I am not surprised she will be demonized by the media. The media wants headlines and a beautiful woman is not welcome by the political media. I look at it this way. When Jackie Kennedy, another beautiful, cultured and gracious woman entered the White House she became controversial when she redecorated the place.
When Jackie Kennedy married a Greek shipping magnet her pictures were on every gossip rag on the planet. It happens. Melania will handle the press just fine. She'll probably pick up customers for her products and jewelry without even trying.
I think the son's name is Barron. He is at a tender age. More like the age of Chelsea Clinton when her parents were involved in a run for the Presidency in 1992. Melania will have to set limits on the press regarding Barron.
There is a rule of thumb. A spouse is usually hands off unless there is an issue she can speak to involved in the campaign. Otherwise a wife is there to support her spouse and make friends with the American people. BUT. Teresa Heinz Kerry was given some very rough treatment she never deserved. So, perhaps, Melania can chat with someone like Teresa to find a footing in dealing with the inflammatory press. But, in all honesty. I think she'll handle it just fine. She has lots of friends that can speak to her esteem and relationship and motherhood. I think her friends will be out in the media at first glance and she should welcome their generosity in being her friend and letting the country know how wonderful she is.
Those trying to diminish her image as a glancing blow of Donald Trump should be ashamed of themselves.
