In a recent biography titled Romney: A Reckoning, author McKay Coppins reveals intriguing details about former President Donald Trump’s relationship with his now-wife, Melania Trump. The book suggests that Trump had contemplated ending their relationship before eventually marrying Melania. The incident allegedly occurred during a New England Patriots game, where Trump, alongside Utah Senator Mitt Romney, pointed out Melania to Romney’s son, Josh, and made comments about their relationship.
According to the excerpt from the book obtained by Rolling Stone, Trump reportedly said, “‘Have you seen my girlfriend, Melania? When I drop her, the phone is gonna ring off the hook. Every guy in New York wants to go out with her.'” This revelation sheds light on the dynamics of their relationship during their dating years, hinting at a possible lack of long-term commitment on Trump’s part.
Unsurprisingly, Trump’s camp responded in characteristically blunt fashion, dismissing the claims made in Romney: A Reckoning. A spokesperson for Trump retorted, “Mittens is a loser who is ‘retiring’ because he knows he doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of surviving another campaign. He should stop lying and creating fake stories in order to stay relevant. The fact is that he dropped the ball when he ran against Barack Obama and is partially responsible for the mess America is in.”
This revelation comes amidst ongoing tension between Romney and Trump, with Romney openly expressing his dissatisfaction with the former president. Romney, a prominent figure among moderate conservatives, has been urging fellow Republicans to support candidates other than Trump or Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He emphasized the need for campaign financiers to play a role in determining when it’s time for a candidate to step aside, indicating his hope that Trump’s legal challenges might weaken his political influence.
The details emerging from *Romney: A Reckoning* add a new layer to the complex relationship between Donald Trump and Melania, providing a glimpse into the uncertainty that characterized their early dating years. As the political landscape continues to evolve, these revelations raise questions about the authenticity of their relationship and the motivations that led to their eventual marriage.
