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Oct 2024
26m 8s

Melania: Donald Trump’s secret weapon?

THE TIMES
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The former first lady’s new ‘tell all’ memoir addresses everything from her nude modelling and her husband’s policies to her surprising stance on abortion. But why is she doing it now — and will it help or hinder Donald Trump’s presidential campaign?

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Guest: Josie Ensor, US Correspondent, The Times.  

Host: Luke Jones. 

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Clips: Fox News, CBS, ABC, CNN, X.com/@melaniatrump

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