Is Melania Trump paid to attend Donald Trump’s events? What former White House aide claims

Former Trump press secretary cites reports that Melania gets paid to show up: 'Wonder if her rate has gone up'

Former deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews said on MeidasTouch’s On Sunday with Jack Cocchiarella podcast that she never met Melania Trump during her time working on the campaign and in the White House. Matthews stated she met the vice president, almost every cabinet official, and members of the first family, but not the first lady. She described this as telling and said it was a known thing that Melania Trump did not want to be around. Matthe…

Melania Trump Only Shows up to Events if She 'Gets Paid,' Says Former White House Insider

Melania Trump has never been one to make a public appearance without a reason, but a former White House insider claims there may be an even more surprising motivation behind her attendance. Former White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews spoke to MeidasTouch’s On Sunday with Jack Cocchiarella podcast to give insight about the Melania’s […]

Ex-Trump Aide Claims Melania Only Shows up When Paid, Says Her 'Rate' May Have Gone up Amid Natalie Harp Drama

A former Trump White House official has accused Melania Trump of avoiding public life unless there is a clear incentive, while suggesting the recent Natalie Harp controversy may have made her appearances more costly. Sarah Matthews, who served as deputy White House press secretary during Donald Trump's first administration, made the claim during an appearance on MeidasTouch's On Sunday with Jack Cocchiarella podcast. Matthews said Melania's abse…

Ex-Trump secretary spills the reason behind Melania’s constant absences

Melania Trump has been notably absent from the public eye compared to past first ladies, and according to one former White House staffer, there is potentially a very good reason she is so checked out.As The Daily Beast found in a recent audit of the first lady's public appearances throughout 2026, Melania Trump has been remarkably absent, making only 38 appearances as of August 9, with fewer than 100 appearances in total since President Donald T…

Is Melania Trump paid to attend Donald Trump's events? Former White House aide makes surprising claims

Former White House aide Sarah Matthews has made a string of claims regarding Melania Trump. She has revealed whether the First Lady gets paid to appear alongside her husband Donald Trump at some campaign events.