Former First Lady Melania Trump recalls her first encounter with now-husband Donald Trump in her recent memoir, Melania, which hit the shelves on October 8. According to Melania, she first met Donald at a Fashion Week party in 1998, where she was attending with a friend. At the time, Donald was accompanied by another “attractive blonde” woman.
“I saw my friend wave at someone behind me. When I turned around, I noticed a man and an attractive blonde woman approaching us,” she wrote. When Donald approached her table, Melania recalled how he introduced himself, saying, “‘Hi.
I’m Donald Trump,’” to which she responded with, “‘Nice to meet you.’” Despite recognizing his name, Melania admitted, “I recognized the name, and I knew he was a businessman or celebrity, but not much else. He put his hand out to shake mine,” little did she know this man would later become the star of Celebrity Apprentice and the 45th President of the United States.
ALSO READ| Melania Trump opens up about her specific dietary preferences, shares what happened during black-tie dinner in Japan She explained their interation was brief but impactful. “His eyes filled with curiosity and interest, and, seizing the opportunity, he took the seat next to mine and started a conversation,” she wrote. Trump asked her about her life in New York, her Slovenian background, and her world travels, engaging her in a meaningful dialogue that left a lasting impression.
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