Melania Trump Charms Guests at Donald Trump Fundraiser, Source Says 'She's Ready to be First Lady Again'

Former first lady Melania Trump shined brightly at a recent fundraiser for Donald Trump, captivating guests with her charm and affability, according to sources. The event, hosted by billionaire John Paulson at his lavish $100 million Palm Beach estate, proved to be a significant gathering for the Republican cause, raising over $50 million, as per Page Six.

Reliable sources from billionaire Paulson's recent Donald fundraiser claim that former First Lady Melania had a significant influence. A source said that Melania was the headliner of the Republican fund-raiser held at John Paulson's $100 million Palm Beach home. The event, which brought in over $50 million for the former president, was organized by hedge funders.

"The former first lady, who usually appears quite serious in photographs, seemed to never stop smiling and was charming and talkative to all the guests," a GOP insider said on Saturday night. "She’s ready to be first lady again and clearly enjoyed the evening." The source went on, "Melania enjoys being a hostess . . . She’s very supportive of her husband’s campaign and as we get closer to the final months, you can expect to see her more at key events." The record $25 million raised at President Joe Biden's fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall last month was more than doubled by Donald's haul.

Arriving at the event with his wife, Donald spoke to reporters saying, "This has been some incredible evening before it even starts, because people, they wanted to contribute to a cause of making America great again, and that's what's happened." On social media, though, several users were more drawn to Melania's expression than to Donald's actual remarks.

Melania has avoided the spotlight as her husband, the predicted GOP presidential nominee for 2024, prepares for what is expected to be a rematch with the Democratic incumbent, President Biden, in November. But when asked a month ago if she will accompany her husband on the campaign road, Melania replied, "Stay tuned." This appearance confirmed Melania's growing political activity and was consistent with earlier forecasts that she would step up her political activities in 2024 to support Donald's campaign.

On the other hand, Donald's fans interpreted Melania's appearance as a sign that she will be more involved in his campaign. "For all you leftists in the media asking, 'Where's Melania?' Well, there's your answer...on the campaign trail raising nearly $51M with the next President of the United States," a supporter posted on X.

Melania is scheduled to make her Mar-a-Lago appearance at a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans on April 20. The organization describes itself as the largest in the country for LGBT conservatives and allies. This will be Melania's first significant political engagement of the year, as per News Week.