The lead-up to former Republican White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham's tell-all book about her time at the White House has brought countless juicy behind-the-scenes revelations about former Republican President Donald Trump's tenure in office.
Now a new set of previews are giving us a glimpse into what former First Lady Melania Trump's life was like during her husband's presidency—such as the fact she left the White House so rarely the secret service nicknamed her "Rapunzel."
The perception Melania Trump hated the presidential life followed her throughout her husband's tenure.
The details revealed in Grisham's book seem to bear that out.
Melania Trump was nicknamed 'Rapunzel' by the secret service because she rarely left the White House, book sayshttps://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-nicknamed-rapunzel-by-secret-service-book-says-2021-10\u00a0\u2026— Politics Insider (@Politics Insider) 1633168040
Grisham's book, titled "I'll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw at the Trump White House," claims Melania spent nearly all of her time holed up in the executive mansion with her parents or her and Donald Trump's son, Barron.
The "Rapunzel" nickname was of course a reference to the fairy tale character who "never left her tower, aka the White House residence," as Grisham puts it.
The former First Lady's life was so insular, Grisham says, Secret Service agents clamored for a posting on her security detail, because the job allowed for more free time.
Grisham's book is full of revelations that paint a decidedly discontented picture of the First Lady, like Melania Trump had a rather strange preoccupation with compiling photo albums. According to Grisham, she was so obsessed with her photo album project she once spent hours recreating a ribbon ceremony so she could get the perfect shot.
And if you presumed the former First Lady spent the January 6 insurrection glued to a television screen like the rest of us, think again. Grisham claims she was painstakingly photographing a rug while her husband's supporters stormed the Capitol.
Grisham's book also details the ways the former First Lady retaliated against Donald Trump for his affairs, her less-than-warm relationship with her stepdaughter Ivanka Trump and the fact she slept through Election Night last year.
On Twitter, the revelations haven't exactly endeared the former First Lady to her critics.
If I were married to a monster for his money, I'd hide, too.\nMelania Trump was nicknamed 'Rapunzel' by the secret service because she rarely left the White House, book sayshttps://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-nicknamed-rapunzel-by-secret-service-book-says-2021-10\u00a0\u2026— atthebeach345 \ud83d\uddfd\u2696\ud83c\udf0e (@atthebeach345 \ud83d\uddfd\u2696\ud83c\udf0e) 1633172598
She may still be there.\nCheck the dungeon, that's where she preps for Hallowween (X-Mas)\n"Melania Trump was nicknamed 'Rapunzel' by the secret service because she rarely left the White House, book says https://news.yahoo.com/melania-trump-nicknamed-rapunzel-secret-094714201.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr\u00a0\u2026 via @YahooNews— \ud835\udcd3\ud835\udcd0\ud835\udcdd\ud835\udd3e \u270c\u262f\u2764\ufe0f\ufe0f\u221e\ud83c\udf0a\ud83d\uddfd (@\ud835\udcd3\ud835\udcd0\ud835\udcdd\ud835\udd3e \u270c\u262f\u2764\ufe0f\ufe0f\u221e\ud83c\udf0a\ud83d\uddfd) 1633184408
BREAKING: New book from Melania's ex-aide reveals that the former First Lady would have "handsome military aides" walk around with her to make Trump jealous. RT IF YOU THINK BOTH OF THEM ARE PATHETIC!— Occupy Democrats (@Occupy Democrats) 1632865920
PAHAHAHAHAHAH Poor Rapunzelhttps://twitter.com/Independent/status/1443521166652682241\u00a0\u2026— Lord Voldemort \ud83c\udf84 (@Lord Voldemort \ud83c\udf84) 1632997374
If she\u2019s Rapunzel, Trump can only be Rumplestiltskin.— Shadow of the more famous rose (@Shadow of the more famous rose) 1633236227
If I were married to a monster for his money, I'd hide, too.\nMelania Trump was nicknamed 'Rapunzel' by the secret service because she rarely left the White House, book sayshttps://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-nicknamed-rapunzel-by-secret-service-book-says-2021-10\u00a0\u2026— atthebeach345 \ud83d\uddfd\u2696\ud83c\udf0e (@atthebeach345 \ud83d\uddfd\u2696\ud83c\udf0e) 1633172598
@RawStory Melania, referring to *anyone* as 'troubled' ....that's rich.— N0LSD \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@N0LSD \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8) 1633361354
Melania Trump pissed that Stephanie Grisham is making the world aware of many truths she wanted hidden— Taciturn49 \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7 \u270a (@Taciturn49 \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7 \u270a) 1633361726
Whether Grisham's claims are true or not, they have apparently hit a nerve.
The former First Lady released a statement today calling Grisham "deceitful" and "troubled" and saying she "doesn't deserve anyone's trust."
Grisham's book comes out tomorrow.
Jane Rosenberg
Jane Rosenberg
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