Melania Trump strongly defended her husband against these claims and labeled them as coming from people who do not want good for anyone. "This is awful, he is not Hitler... and all his supporters stand behind him because they want to see the country succeed," she said. She went on to note that Melania had been practically absent during her husband's pre-election campaign, however, she has recently started to appear more in the media to promote her new book titled "Melania." "I love Madison Square Garden. We have support there, but I want to support my husband, so I was in New York happy for him and everyone," she added. During a factual appearance on public during the pre-election campaign, she confirmed her support for Trump, producing her first public speech for 2024. She again expressed her love for New York, describing it as "the epicenter of commerce in the world, where the giants of finance, fashion, and entertainment converge," but added: "Unfortunately, the current decline in the quality of life along with economic instability makes for a challenging business climate." During a conversation with Fox News host Lawrence Jones, Melanie Trump was asked to comment on the growing conversations about the resurgence of fascist sentiments of her husband and the suggested glorification of the Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Melania Trump did not provide a clear answer to the question, stating: "This was unbelievable (referring to New York). I cherish this city, and I believe that people there wanted to hear me on that day."
