Graydon Carter on Melania Trump (money, support, billion, official)

[Clarallel]

TRUMP FAMILY VALUES
Though the First Lady is as quiet as her husband is noisy, the pair do appear to subscribe to a similar belief system.


To judge by her official biography, Melania’s record of supporting charities and causes during her 12 years of being married to a self-styled billionaire is not encouraging. Details of the good works she intends to perform have been slow in coming. Perhaps not surprising for someone who grew up without wealth and modeled her way to the top, Melania, like the man she married, appears to believe that charity begins—and ends—at home.

Graydon Carter on Trump Family Values | Vanity Fair

[TreeBeard]

What makes you think that anyone who marries for money would be charitable? I think quite the opposite.

[jacqueg]

Originally Posted by TreeBeard

What makes you think that anyone who marries for money would be charitable? I think quite the opposite.

There are two good hard reasons to be charitable - taxes and social standing.

This is aside from any genuine philanthropy, which can be hard for an outsider to judge.

My personal take on Melania is that she made a bargain and is holding her end up. That doesn't preclude her feeling actual affection for the person who supports her and who is the father of her child.