Nampa, Idaho - December 23, 2025 - If writing for a large audience has taught me anything, it’s that relatability and entertainment are paramount for keeping readers engaged. Apparently, the ghostwriters of Melania Trump’s self-titled autobiography (2024) never learned these lessons. Despite wanting to tap out before the end of the first chapter, I continued to the bitter end, repeatedly asking myself, “At what point does she become a mere mortal?”
I picked up the First Lady’s book earlier this month because I wanted to find out who the real woman is behind the couture, the fancy hats, flawless makeup, and perfectly styled hair. But after spending two evenings giving her the benefit of the doubt, I’m back to where I started—clueless. If you’re the type who enjoys reading self-aggrandizing LinkedIn posts, perusing nauseating Christmas letters, or watching reruns of Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, then you’re going to love Melania—a lobotomized, tone-deaf book that is both static and bloodless.
I’m certainly not the only one who feels this way. Melania has been universally panned across the board, leaving reviewers to shake their heads and suspiciously wonder if her whitewashed autobiography is just another piece of propaganda to toe the company line. My advice to the First Lady: Get rid of the ghostwriters, turn off the AI content generator, and let America see the real you.
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