Ignoring Husband’s Role, Melania Trump Decries Violence, ‘Salacious Gossip’ About Her

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First lady Melania Trump says she condemns the violence at the Capitol last week and personal attacks on her.

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Trump also said her «heart goes out to those killed in the violence, listing the five people who died, beginning with the Ashli Babbit, the Air Force veteran and Trump supporter who was shot as she tried to enter the House chamber.

It is not entirely clear the gossip Trump was referring to, although CNN reported that, at the time of the violence at the Capitol, she was overseeing a photo shoot at the White House in preparation for a coffee table book she reportedly plans on the building’s furnishings and art objects.

The House of Representatives is expected to take up an article of impeachment against President Trump later this week for inciting the rioters who stormed the Capitol.

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«This time is solely about healing our country and its citizens, the first lady said. «It should not be used for personal gain.

She added, «Our Nation must heal in a civil manner. Make no mistake about it, I absolutely condemn the violence that has occurred on our Nation’s Capitol. Violence is never acceptable.

She also said her husband’s supporters’ «passion was «inspiring, but added, «we must not allow that passion to turn to violence.