Kellyanne Conway Reveals ‘He Reserves Fear for One Person, Melania Trump’

Former President Donald Trump, known for his bold statements despite gag orders, seems to fear only one person—his wife, Melania Trump. This surprising detail was revealed by Kellyanne Conway, who was Donald’s senior counselor at the White House. Conway made the revelation in her testimony to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

The transcript of her interview, released on January 2, 2023, provides insight into the dynamics within the Trump household. In her testimony, Conway recounted her actions on January 6. She shared, “I texted her, please — something to the effect of, you know, please talk to him, because I know he listens to her.” Explaining the request, Conway further claimed, “He listens to many of us, but he reserves fear for one person, Melania Trump,” as per HuffPost.

This statement suggested that despite Donald’s public confidence, he might actually be more influenced by his wife’s opinions than previously thought. Conway’s attempt to reach Melania on that crucial day, however, was unsuccessful. She told the committee, “She didn’t have her phone.” She alleged that the First Lady was busy “cataloging items in the East Wing” and “preparing for the end of term.”

Melania’s activities on January 6 have been a subject of much controversy. In a July 2022 Fox News interview, she claimed ignorance of the Capitol breach, stating, “On January 6, 2021, I was fulfilling one of my duties as First Lady of the United States of America, and accordingly, I was unaware of what was simultaneously transpiring at the US Capitol Building.”

She emphasized, “As with all First Ladies who preceded me, it was my obligation to record the contents of the White House’s historic rooms, including taking archival photographs of all the renovations. Several months in advance, I organized a qualified team of photographers, archivists, and designers to work with me in the White House to ensure perfect execution…As required, we scheduled January 6, 2021, to complete the work on behalf of our Nation.”

To challenge this, former Trump aide Stephanie Grisham—who has made several controversial revelations about the former Slovenian model—released her texts with Melania that evidenced she knew what was happening. Grisham shared a screenshot of a conversation where she asked Melania if she wanted to tweet something condemning the violence. Melania’s reply was a blunt “No.”

During her interview, Conway told the panel, “I’m offended that nobody ran in there to tell the First Lady of the United States that, I mean, she and her teenage son may be, I don’t know, at risk.” The testimony also delved into how Donald reacted to losing the election. Conway discussed a short conversation with Donald on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day.

She claimed that the Republican leader could not believe he was losing “to a guy who didn’t even come out of his basement and who all the Democrats didn’t even want.” These revelations add to the complex picture of the Trump presidency and the intricate dynamics within the Trump family, shedding light on the influence Melania Trump may have had during critical moments.