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Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. While the Republican presidential candidate slammed India as an "abuser" on the issue of import tariffs, he described Modi as a "fantastic man". PM Modi will be visiting the US from September 21 to 23. Speaking on Tuesday at his first public appearance following the recent apparent assassination attempt, Trump said Modi will meet him next week when he is in the US. "So when India, which is a very big abuser. He (Modi) happens to be coming to meet me next week, and Modi, he's fantastic. I mean, fantastic man. A lot of these leaders are fantastic," Trump said, reiterating that India imposes heavy tariffs on imports. The former president revealed the information as he spoke about trade and tariffs while responding to a question at a town hall meeting in Flint, Michigan. He went on to say, "These people are the sharpest people. They're not a little bit backwards...You know the expression, they're at the top of their game, and they use it against us. But India is very tough. Brazil is very tough....China is the toughest of all, but we were taking care of China with the tariffs." "So we're going to do a reciprocal trade. If anybody charges us 10 cents, if they charge us USD 2, if they charge us a hundred per cent, 250, we charge them the same thing. And what's going to happen? Everything's going to disappear, and we're going to end up having free trade again. And if it doesn't disappear, we're going to take in a lot of money," he said. Modi will begin his trip with the <keyword id="23214075" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Quad-Leaders-Summit" source="keywords">Quad Leaders' Summit</keyword> being hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. The summit will be attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. Modi will then travel to New York and address a mega community event in Long Island on September 22. He will address world leaders at the landmark Summit of the Future event at the UN headquarters the next day. Modi's visit comes less than two months before the US heads into presidential elections with Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the top job. The US general elections will take place on November 5.

Trump says PM Modi will meet him during US visit, calls him 'fantastic'

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="19918985" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Donald-Trump" source="keywords">Donald Trump</keyword> won the election with the help of personalities like <keyword id="20341465" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Joe-Rogan" source="keywords">Joe Rogan</keyword>.</li><li>Rogan is a podcaster, right? Well, yes, but he's also a YouTuber.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-joe-rogan-tony-hinchcliffe-rally-election-campaign-2024-10">Podcasts played a huge role in getting Donald Trump re-elected</a> this week. Right? Or maybe it was Twitter. Or TikTok. Could be all of them. And it could also be that people interested in those mediums and platforms have reasons to want to believe they were important. But if you're going to look at the way the internet played a role in the election and you're not talking about YouTube, you're doing it wrong. So, once again: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-valuation-mrbeast-how-much-worth-2024-3">YouTube is massive</a> — so massive <a target="_blank" href="https://abc.xyz/assets/71/a5/78197a7540c987f13d247728a371/2024q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf">it generated $50 billion in revenue over the last year</a>, with the majority of that coming from advertising. Advertisers are spending that money because that's where the eyeballs are. And certainly, some of those eyeballs consumed a lot of political/election content over the last year. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/social-media-and-news-fact-sheet/">Pew Research</a> says 32% of American adults regularly get their news from YouTube — more than any other social media platform except for Facebook, at 33%. And I'm very confident — based on my non-scientific poll of my teenage sons, who inhale YouTube — that those numbers are way, way bigger for young people. What do people who watch political stuff watch on YouTube? In some cases, it's just another version of TV: Fox News reportedly drew as many as 1.1 million concurrent viewers for its election-day livestream on YouTube. That was about 10% of its conventional TV audience, but still notable for a platform that skews very young. Overall, YouTube viewers consumed 67 million hours of live streams on Election Day, per <a target="_blank" href="https://fortune.com/2024/11/06/youtube-election-news-trump-harris-twitch-rumble-stream-fox-nbc/">Streams Charts</a>. But what was most interesting about the election was the way the Trump campaign spent the summer embracing YouTube personalities. Starting with people you've heard of, like Joe Rogan, down to ones you may have never heard of before this year, like the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/FULLSENDPODCAST">Nelk Boys</a>. Wait a minute! I can hear you saying. Isn't Joe Rogan a podcaster? Absolutely. But Rogan, like many other creators/influencers/personalities, creates content that lives on multiple platforms at the same time. You can listen to his <keyword id="20677488" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="podcasts" source="keywords">podcasts</keyword> on Spotify, but you can listen to them — and watch them — on YouTube. And that happens way more often than you might think. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.edisonresearch.com/youtube-is-the-preferred-podcast-listening-service/">Edison Research</a> says YouTube — including both regular, free YouTube and YouTube's paid YouTube Music service — is the most popular way for people to listen to (or watch) podcasts. You can see it in some of the numbers. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBMoPUAeLnY">Rogan's October interview with Trump</a> has drawn a staggering 47 million views (note: Don't try comparing this to a TV rating, since YouTube reportedly counts a "view" as 30 seconds of watching — and someone who watches for a bit, stops and comes back to the same video later in the day, will count as a second view). <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRyyTAs1XY8">The one he did with JD Vance</a> this month is now above 15 million. But even <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@joerogan">a standard-issue Rogan interview</a> can generate 2 million views or more. And there is a universe of conservative podcasts, or podcasts that aren't political but are open to conservative guests that do big numbers on YouTube, from former Fox hosts Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly to former reality TV star Theo Von. Trump visited all of them. You can also find bits of their shows on places like Instagram and TikTok. But they focus their efforts on YouTube, for the reasons many creators do. For starters, you can find a big audience there. And YouTube's algorithmic discovery mechanism means creators can get themselves in front of audiences that weren't looking for them. Podcast audiences, by contrast, grow slowly — but tend to stick around once they connect with someone they like, says Chris Balfe, CEO of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.redseatventures.com/clients">Red Seat Ventures</a>, a company that helps the likes of Carlson, Kelly and The Free Press' Bari Weiss sell ads for their shows. And, unlike platforms like Instagram and TikTok — podcasters can get a meaningful share of the <keyword id="20015770" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="advertising-revenue" source="keywords">advertising revenue</keyword> generated by their YouTube audiences. (There are also liberal/left podcasters/YouTubers, like Crooked Media, the company behind Pod Save America. But there aren't nearly as many of them, and they don't have the same kind of reach, as journalist <a target="_blank" href="https://www.usermag.co/p/why-democrats-wont-build-their-own">Taylor Lorenz notes</a>.) So should we be calling these folks podcasters? Or YouTubers? Yes, says Balfe. "I think they're the same thing. We should think about it as a podcast plus a <keyword id="23944857" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="YouTube-election" source="keywords">YouTube election</keyword>," he says. "Or a <keyword id="20437786" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="creator-economy" source="keywords">creator economy</keyword> election. The best-performing talents do well everywhere." Correction: November 11, 2024 — Streams Charts is the name of the company that tallied Election Day YouTube live-stream viewing, not Stream Charts.

Let's call it the YouTube election

Earlier this week, former US President Donald Trump revealed that Indian Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> is scheduled to meet with him next week. This potential gathering, set against the backdrop of Trump’s bid for a return to the White House, highlights how global leaders are positioning themselves in anticipation of possible changes in US leadership. “He happens to be coming to meet me next week, and Modi, he’s fantastic,” Trump said on Tuesday during a town hall event in Flint, Michigan, while discussing free trade and US job protection. He even went on to call India a “very big abuser” in trade, Al Jazeera reported. Most likely, Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting up with Trump could be an acknowledgment of the latter's potential return to power in the November election, as foreign leaders carefully navigate diplomatic relations with key US political figures. However, neither the Trump campaign nor India’s Ministry of External Affairs have clearly commented on the matter yet, meaning that the Indian leader’s plans of a tête-à-tête with ex US President Trump are foggy at best. During a press conference, foreign secretary <keyword id="20181706" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vikram-misri" source="keywords">Vikram Misri</keyword> said, "there are many meetings with the Prime Minister right now which we are trying to fix. Right now, I will not be able to tell you about any specific meeting, whether the meeting has been fixed or not." "We are looking from all angles as to how much time we have and with whom we can hold meetings. We will keep updating you about the meetings," he added. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113444882" title="Trump says PM Modi will meet him during US visit, calls him &amp;#39;fantastic&amp;#39;" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>What we do know with certainty is that Mr Modi is indeed scheduled to travel to the US over the weekend and his calendar is going to be jam-packed. His visit coincides with his planned participation at the <keyword id="23145156" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Quad-Leaders-Summit" source="keywords">Quad Leaders Summit</keyword> (including representatives from Australia, India, Japan and the US) in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by President Joe Biden. As per a White House official, the meet-up will feature "ambitious announcements in multiple areas such as maritime security, high-quality infrastructure and critical and emerging technologies to demonstrate the group’s endurance". Prime Minister Modi will have bilateral meetings with President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday, following the conclusion of the Quad Summit. A special event, the Cancer Moonshot initiative, is also scheduled on the sidelines of the summit. In his meeting with President Biden, India and the US are anticipated to sign several agreements, including those related to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on drug frameworks. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Modi and Biden will review the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US, which spans over 50 areas of engagement and bilateral dialogue mechanisms. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113085171" title="India is likely to benefit if Trump wins US elections, per Nomura Global Research" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Both leaders will also assess progress in areas of cooperation, though tensions remain due to the alleged assassination plot involving Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The investigation is ongoing, and India has formed a committee to examine the accusations. This visit may serve to ease some of the friction in the relationship. Defence cooperation remains a key area of collaboration between India and the U.S., including agreements on the procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, joint manufacturing of Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles, and co-production of GE F414 engines in India. The Ukraine conflict is also expected to be a topic of discussion. Prime Minister Modi is supposed to attend the "Modi &amp; US" community event at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island. The event, already overbooked with more than 24,000 Indian Americans registered for a venue with a capacity of 15,000, has attracted attendees from 42 states, especially the tri-state area. Additionally, PM Modi will allegedly lead a roundtable with CEOs of American companies working in fields like AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and cutting-edge technology. Lastly, on September 23, Modi will address global leaders at the United Nations' Summit of the Future (SOTF) and is expected to hold bilateral meetings with other heads of state attending the UN General Assembly. Obviously, squeezing in a meeting with Trump and Democrat Candidate Kamala Harris (you know, to balance things out) seems unlikely given Mr Modi’s tight schedule. But we’ll have a clearer picture only in the coming days. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111770277" title="PM Modi likely to address high-level UNGA session on Sep 26" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

Why is Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the US this weekend?

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A comedian told a Trump rally on Sunday that <keyword id="20312785" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Puerto-Rico" source="keywords">Puerto Rico</keyword> is "a floating island of garbage."</li><li>Puerto Rican celebrities, including <keyword id="19996431" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jennifer-Lopez" source="keywords">Jennifer Lopez</keyword>, responded by showing support for <keyword id="20307089" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kamala-Harris" source="keywords">Kamala Harris</keyword>.</li></ul>Puerto Rican celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and <keyword id="20229227" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ricky-Martin" source="keywords">Ricky Martin</keyword> voiced support for Kamala Harris after the island became a focal point of a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-3-hours-late-to-own-rally-joe-rogan-interview-2024-10">Donald Trump rally</a>. Tony Hinchcliffe, a speaker at Trump's Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City, said: "I don't know if you guys know this, but there's literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it's called Puerto Rico." The comment angered Puerto Rican celebrities. Luis Fonsi, the singer behind the 2017 hit "Despacito," wrote on his Instagram story: "It's ok to have different views, and I respect those who think different than me…. but going down this RACIST path ain't it." He said: "We are not ok with this constant hate. It's been abudantly clear that these people have no respect for us and yet they want our vote." Martin shared the video on his story and captioned it in Spanish: "This is what they think of us." On their Instagram stories, Fonsi, Lopez, and Martin shared a video of Harris outlining her plan to support Puerto Rico if she were elected, and urged their followers to vote for the Democratic nominee. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bad-bunny-ai-generated-tiktok-song-nostalgia-voice-rant-2023-11">Bad Bunny</a>, a rapper and singer, reshared the same video on his story four times in a row without any captions. None of these celebrities were great Republican allies before. Still, high-profile interventions can energize often-apathetic voters to turn out. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/celebrity-endorsements-impact-on-elections/">CBS News</a> reported in September that more than 400,000 users visited the <a target="_blank" href="http://vote.gov">vote.gov</a> voter registration website the day after<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-kamala-harris-endorsement-criticism-explained-2024-9"> Taylor Swift endorsed Harris</a>on Instagram. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/market-impact-presidential-election-scenarios-trump-harris-stocks-bonds-crypto-2024-10" target="_blank">Harris</a>' Instagram account shared the clip about her plan earlier on Sunday. In the video, she accuses Trump of blocking aid after <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-called-puerto-rico-a-place-with-absolutely-no-hope-book-2022-10" target="_blank">two hurricanes hit Puerto Rico</a> in the span of two weeks in 2017. Hurricane Maria, one of the storms, caused over $90 billion in damage, a historic blackout, and the deaths of an estimated 2,975 people in Puerto Rico. Trump said in 2018 that his administration's response to the hurricanes was "an incredible, unsung success," but it was widely criticized at the time. In 2021, a report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hudoig.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/HUD%20OIG%20Final%20Report_2019SU008945I.pdf">Office of Inspector General</a> found that $20 billion in aid the department intended to send to Puerto Rico was delayed due to interagency reviews under the Trump administration. The investigators did not say why these reviews were implemented. It's not the first time Trump and his allies have angered celebrities from a Caribbean community. Last month, high-profile Haitians including Wyclef Jean, Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Haitian-American in Congress, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personality Garcelle Beauvais spoke out after Trump made the false claim that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were killing and eating pets. Correction: October 28, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated the statistics about hurricanes Irma and Maria. The details relate to Maria only, not both storms.

Puerto Rican stars like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin spoke up for Harris after Trump's rally made the island a punching bag

<ul class="summary-list"><li>It's not surprising to see Donald Trump pluck another Fox News personality for his cabinet.</li><li>But some people still seem surprised to see Trump nominate host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary.</li></ul>Earlier this week, I wondered <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-donald-trump-elon-musk-2024-11">how much Twitter was going to influence the next Trump administration — and how much influence we'd see from TV</a>, which was tremendously important the first time around.Here's one clue: <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-pentagon-pick-pete-hegseth-criticized-us-involvement-ukraine-aid-2024-11">Trump has just nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense</a>. The nomination has reportedly stunned some military leaders, Washington insiders, and at least one of Hegseth's Fox News colleagues."You're telling me Pete is going to oversee 2 million employees?" a fellow Fox host asked <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/13/media/pete-hegseth-fox-news-trump-defense-secretary/index.html">CNN's Brian Stelter</a>.Again: During Trump's first term, he was famous for 1) hiring people he saw on TV, 2) hiring people who "looked the part," and 3) hiring Fox News talent in particular. Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran, ticks all those boxes. Regardless of whether he's the right guy to manage 2 million people.So yes. TV's going to remain important to Trump.On the other hand: The border between TV and Twitter — or more broadly, the internet — has always been permeable in the Trump era. Some of the clips you're seeing right now to explain who Hegseth is come from the internet — like <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoN5ovwB8s4">the interview he did last week with podcaster/YouTuber Shawn Ryan</a>, one of the many men with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-donald-trump-podcasts-joe-rogan2024-11">podcasts/YouTube channels</a> Trump visited during the 2024 campaign.Trump, who famously didn't use a computer for years, isn't hanging out on Twitter, YouTube, and 4chan. But he listens to people who do.And now one of the loudest voices in the room — perhaps the loudest voice, at the moment — is <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>, who is both a Twitter creature and Twitter's owner.Here's The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/musk-trump-transition-mar-a-lago.html">New York Times</a> on Musk's ascent to the top of Trumpworld:The Times also notes that Musk recently "walked into the dining room about 30 minutes after the president-elect did and received a similar standing ovation."That seems like the kind of thing that might eventually cause a rift between two men who really enjoy a solo spotlight. But for now, both things can be true: Donald Trump has both Twitter and TV on his mind — even if he's only actually watching one of them.

Did you need another reminder that Donald Trump watches TV? Here you go.

India could see a shift in foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the second term of Donald Trump (Trump 2.0) as President of the United States, says a research report by the State Bank of India. The report highlighted that under his first term, Trump 1.0, the Trump administration made sweeping regulatory changes aimed at attracting investments back to the U.S., which impacted FDI inflows globally, including India. It added that if similar policies are reintroduced in Trump 2.0 also, it could create challenges for emerging markets like India, which rely on FDI as a significant driver of economic growth. Notably, a recent Kotak report highlighted that a complete Republican control over all arms of the US government would mean increased US earnings via corporate tax cuts, higher tariffs on imports into the US and greater US fiscal deficits. The first two could spell doom for emerging markets like India and China, since foreign investors will make a beeline for investing more money in the US markets, which will come at the cost of intense selloff in emerging markets. However, higher fiscal deficits will eventually lead to the dollar weakening after the initial euphoria dies down. "India may see shifts in foreign direct investments (FDIs) during Trump 2.0. The Trump 1.0 administration saw significant regulatory changes aimed at attracting investments back to the US," the SBI report stated. However, given that India has been gradually diversifying its sources of FDI (foreign direct investments), this trend could serve as a buffer against any potential decline. Moreover, domestic institutional investors have been stepping up big time, maintaining some balance to the massive exodus of FIIs over the past month. So far in November 2024, FIIs have withdrawn Rs 19,849 crores from the cash segment in Indian markets, while DIIs have poured in Rs 14,014.18 crores as of November 10th, 2024. "India is no longer dependent on the traditional sources of FDI inflows... unlike the recent past, FDI is now coming in many new sectors," noted the SBI report. Unlike a decade ago, when most FDI inflows came from a limited number of traditional sectors, India is now attracting investment in a wide array of industries, including renewable energy, sea transport, medical devices, and surgical appliances. Data suggests over the last 24 years, i.e., between April 2000 and June 2024, FDIs have poured in $1,013.4 billion in the Indian economy. Out of this, 67%, i.e., $689.88 billion, has come in just the last 10 years. The report added there are up to 12 emerging sectors showing strong FDI interest, which could help offset any loss of inflows in conventional sectors if there is a shift in global investment patterns under another Trump administration. In the last financial year, the top 5 sectors that have received the highest quantum of FDI inflow include the services sector (finance, banking, insurance, and business) which makes up about 16% of the inflows. This is followed computer software &amp; hardware, which constitute around 15% of total FDI flows. Trading and telecommunications follows with a share of 6% each, and Automobile Industry comes next with a 5% share. In the short term, the potential for increased U.S. tariffs, more restrictive H-1B visa policies, and a stronger dollar could bring some volatility to India's trade and investment landscape. However, in the long term, these challenges might also encourage India to expand its manufacturing capabilities, diversify export markets, and focus on becoming economically more self-reliant. Notably, India has maintained a merchandise trade surplus with the U.S. despite tariffs imposed during Trump's first term. This indicates that Indian exports have remained resilient, and there is potential to strengthen this trade relationship further by capitalizing on emerging sectors and reducing dependency on traditional industries. Suman Chowdhury, Executive Director &amp; Chief Economist, Acuité Ratings &amp; Research Limited cautions that in the medium to long term, the trade relationship with the US may see a structural improvement. "Higher tariff and trade restrictions in the US with China should translate into better opportunities for exports of manufactured goods from India", he adds.

FDIs may shift to US under Trump 2.0 but it is unlikely to severely impact FDIs inflow to India, says SBI Report

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Former first lady Melania Trump has remained an enigmatic figure since Donald Trump entered politics.</li><li>Born in Slovenia, she moved to the US for her modeling career and became a naturalized citizen.</li></ul>Former first lady Melania Trump has remained an enigmatic figure since her husband, former President Donald Trump, launched his political career.Born in Slovenia, she moved to the US to pursue modeling and made history as the first naturalized citizen to become first lady. During her time in the White House, she focused on children's health and well-being with her <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-be-best-campaign-details-2018-5">Be Best</a> initiative and sparked controversy with her fashion statements.A self-described "private person," she has rarely campaigned or granted interviews.Here's a look at Melania Trump's life, career, and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-melania-stormy-daniels-affairs-marriages-timeline-2018-3">marriage to Donald Trump</a>.<h2 id="90192e5d-5ca1-4083-a84e-9bdc2fd369e0">Melania Trump's early life and upbringing</h2>Melania Trump, 54, was born Melanija Knavs on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, which was then part of Yugoslavia. Her mother, Amalija Knavs, worked in the fashion industry as a patternmaker at a textile factory. Her father, Viktor Knavs, was a car salesman. She has one sister, Ines Knauss, and a half-brother, Denis Cigelnjak.<div type="image" title="Melania Trump's childhood home in Sevnica, Slovenia." height="683" width="1024" msid="113883421" hostid="261" sizebytes="139624"></div>Melania Trump has said that she speaks English, Italian, French, and German in addition to her native Slovenian.<h2 id="80d16b8c-8bfb-49fb-bfa0-b0593462b604">Melania Trump's modeling career</h2>At 5 feet 11 inches tall, Melania Trump was scouted by photographer Stane Jerko in Slovenia in 1987. She dropped out of architecture school to pursue modeling, appearing on runways in Paris and Milan before moving to the US on a tourist visa in 1996.Melania Trump posed nude for photos that appeared in a French edition of GQ in 1996. The New York Post resurfaced the photos in 2016 during <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-book-claims-roger-stone-behind-leaked-nudes-2019-12">Donald Trump's presidential campaign</a>. She also posed nude on Donald Trump's Boeing 727 private plane for GQ in 2000. That same year, she appeared in the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated.<div type="image" title="Melania Trump poses in front of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue." height="874" width="1165" msid="113883415" hostid="261" sizebytes="76730"></div>In a post on X in 2024, Melania Trump said that she stands proudly behind her <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-nude-modeling-honor-bodies-memoir-2024-9">nude modeling work</a>, calling it a "celebration of the human form.""Throughout history, master artists have revered the human shape, evoking profound emotions and admiration," she said. "We should honor our bodies and embrace the timeless tradition of using art as a powerful means of self-expression."<h2 id="3c9a5fc7-9e8e-46a3-a620-e7b209c1edd2">Melania Trump's citizenship and immigration</h2>Melania Trump became a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-immigrant-first-lady-speech-national-archives-2023-12">naturalized US citizen</a> in 2006 and is the first naturalized citizen to serve as first lady of the United States.Speaking at a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives in a rare public appearance in 2023, she recalled navigating a "labyrinth" of paperwork while obtaining her worker visa and becoming a US citizen.<div type="image" title="Melania Trump speaks at the National Archives" height="683" width="1024" msid="113883416" hostid="261" sizebytes="29192"></div>Melania Trump is the second first lady to be born outside the US. The first was Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of President John Quincy Adams.<h2 id="8b5da627-c413-4b6c-b9e0-5ab233e59561">When Melania Trump met Donald Trump</h2><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-melania-trump-relationship-timeline-2018-11">Melania and Donald Trump</a> met in 1998 when she was 28 years old at a party thrown by their mutual friend, Paolo Zampolli. At the time, Donald Trump was separated from his second wife, Marla Maples. Their divorce was finalized in 1999.The couple briefly broke up in 2000 but reconciled a few months later. Donald Trump proposed in 2004 with a 15-carat, $1.5 million engagement ring.<h2 id="54bf411f-9848-4517-880a-e66f0f7a9622">Melania Trump's marriage to Donald Trump</h2><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-family-weddings-photos-details-2022-11">Melania Trump and Donald Trump's wedding</a> took place on January 22, 2005.The ceremony was held at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida, and Donald Trump's <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-trump-mar-a-lago-club-photos-2018-1">Mar-a-Lago club</a> hosted the reception. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/first-ladies-wedding-dress-photos-2020-9">Melania Trump's wedding dress</a> was designed by Christian Dior and embellished with 1,500 crystals and pearls.They welcomed a son, Barron Trump, in 2006.<div type="image" title="Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lago." height="715" width="1024" msid="113883417" hostid="261" sizebytes="74640"></div>Adult film star <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-stormy-daniels-porn-star-affair-donald-trump-2018-1">Stormy Daniels</a> said that she had an affair with Donald Trump after Melania Trump gave birth in 2006. In the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-hush-money-trial-verdict-2024-5">Donald Trump was found guilty</a> on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 hush-money payment made to Daniels 11 days before the 2016 election. Donald Trump has denied ever having an affair with Daniels.After The Wall Street Journal broke the news of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-role-stormy-daniels-mcdougal-payments-michael-cohen-2018-11">alleged affair</a> in 2018, Melania Trump retreated from public appearances. She canceled a trip to Davos, Switzerland, that she was scheduled to make with Donald Trump and flew to Mar-a-Lago instead. She also did not acknowledge their wedding anniversary or <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trumps-stormy-daniels-valentines-day-silence-2018-2">Valentine's Day</a> on social media as she had in past years. Upon returning to the White House, the Trumps broke protocol by arriving separately to board <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-donald-trump-break-tradition-following-affair-allegations-2018-2">Marine One</a>.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-humiliated-trump-affairs-former-aide-stormy-daniels-2023-4">Stephanie Winston Wolkoff</a>, who was friends with Melania Trump for 15 years, told Page Six that silence is the former first lady's "weapon of choice and her protective armor."<h2 id="28292c1c-d166-46fc-b23d-e6d2a08032ad">Melania Trump's time as first lady</h2>Melania Trump largely remained away from the campaign trail during Donald Trump's 2016 presidential run, but caused controversy when she appeared to copy parts of her speech at the Republican National Convention from <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-takes-center-stage-night-one-gop-convention-2016-7">Michelle Obama's 2008 Democratic National Convention speech</a>.She continued to keep a low profile when Donald Trump was elected to the White House, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-barron-trump-white-house-2016-11">staying behind in New York City</a> with their son, Barron, so that he could finish the school year.As first lady, Melania Trump spearheaded Be Best, a campaign focused on promoting children's health and well-being, combating online bullying, and educating communities about opioid addiction. She also visited Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, and Egypt on a solo trip focused on children's health in 2018.<div type="image" title="Melania Trump speaks in the White House Rose Garden with a &quot;Be Best&quot; banner in the background." height="1382" width="2000" msid="113883422" hostid="261" sizebytes="55656"></div>She often appeared in sunglasses that obscured much of her face, sparking an unsubstantiated <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-secret-service-agent-body-double-conspiracy-2017-10">conspiracy theory</a> that she had a body double who would stand in for her at events. Melania Trump's then-spokesperson, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-stephanie-grisham-book-falling-out-2021-10">Stephanie Grisham</a>, debunked the theory, and Donald Trump slammed reports about the rumors, saying that "fake news" was "only getting more deranged with time!"Melania Trump occasionally wore outfits that proved controversial. In 2017, she wore a $51,500 Dolce &amp; Gabbana jacket at the G7 Summit in Italy that garnered criticism for its steep price tag. She was also criticized for wearing Manolo Blahnik pumps to board Marine One on her way to visit sites impacted by Hurricane Harvey.<div type="image" title="Melania Trump gets into an SUV wearing a green jacket with white writing on the back that reads, &quot;I really don't care, do U?&quot;" height="1000" width="1500" msid="113883419" hostid="261" sizebytes="113964"></div>In 2018, Melania Trump attracted more controversy when she flew to Texas to visit children at a government immigration facility while wearing a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/first-ladies-fashion-controversial-outfits-2021-10">Zara jacket that read "I really don't care, do U?"</a>Grisham told Business Insider at the time, "It's a jacket. There was no hidden message."Months later, Melania Trump told ABC News that the message was directed at "the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-says-she-may-be-the-most-bullied-person-in-the-world-2018-10">left-wing media</a> who are criticizing me," which she said may make her the "most bullied person in the world."<h2 id="c413b8db-6005-4bb6-af07-8302254e25e9">Melania Trump's post-White House life</h2>Donald Trump and Melania Trump skipped President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021 and moved back to Mar-a-Lago. The Palm Beach club remained her primary residence, though she made occasional visits to Trump Tower in New York City.She attended <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-running-for-president-2024-campaign-announcement-2022-11">Donald Trump's presidential campaign launch</a> event in 2022, but did not join her husband at most campaign stops and rallies.<div type="image" title="Melania Trump enters Trump Tower wearing a black top and brown skirt, carrying a Chanel bag." height="1459" width="1945" msid="113883423" hostid="261" sizebytes="97100"></div>Donald Trump addressed <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-refused-to-campaign-but-will-soon-according-to-trump-2023-9">Melania Trump's absence</a> on "Meet the Press" in 2023, telling moderator Kristen Welker, "She's a private person, a great person, a very confident person, and she loves our country very much.""And honestly, I like to keep her away from it," he said of the campaign trail. "It's so nasty and so mean."In 2023, she attended <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-attends-rosalynn-carter-funeral-former-first-ladies-2023-11">Rosalynn Carter's funeral</a> along with former first ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.In a rare joint appearance, she accompanied Donald Trump to vote in Florida's 2024 primary election.<div type="image" title="Donald Trump and Melania Trump" height="1667" width="2500" msid="113883425" hostid="261" sizebytes="238076"></div>Melania Trump attended the final night of the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/republican-national-convention-rnc-biggest-moments-speeches-photos-2024-7">2024 Republican National Convention</a> and joined Donald Trump onstage after his address, but did not give a speech herself.She did not appear in the courtroom during <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jill-biden-and-melania-trump-have-different-trial-attendance-strategies-2024-6">Donald Trump's hush-money trial</a>.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-conspiracy-trump-assassination-attempt-book-promotion-video-2024-9">Melania Trump's memoir</a>, titled "Melania," is due to be released on October 8, 2024."As a private person who has often been the subject of public scrutiny and misrepresentation, I feel a responsibility to clarify the facts," she said in a post on X.<h2 id="53f3967d-b8b6-4432-905c-328d5ef25bb3">Donald Trump and Melania Trump's net worth</h2>Melania Trump's individual net worth is unclear, but Donald Trump was worth an estimated $3.9 billion as of October 2024, according to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/donald-trump/">Forbes</a>.

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