Melania Trump has publicly supported her husband, hasn't called for divorce | Fact check
By BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY,
4 hours ago
The claim: Melania Trump said she wants a divorce
An Oct. 14 Facebook post ( direct link , archive link ) claims former First Lady Melania Trump made an announcement about her marriage to former President Donald Trump.
“Breaking News,” reads the start of the post. “October surprise. Melania Trump declares that she wants a divorce.”
Melania Trump has not made any public statements that support the claim, and a spokesperson for Donald Trump said the claim is false. The former first lady has reiterated her support for her husband in numerous interviews in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign.
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The claim is “totally false,” Donald Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told USA TODAY.
There are no reports from credible news outlets supporting the claim that Melania Trump expressed a desire for a divorce.
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