Melania Trump is happy to come out for the Log Cabin Republicans… for an exorbitant price. New financial disclosure forms from the Trump campaign show Melania was paid $237,500 for speaking at an April event for the conservative gay group.
But the source of her hefty appearance fee is unknown.
Charles Moran, head of the Log Cabin Republicans, told CNN the group didn’t pay for the former FLOTUS to speak.
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So, who did?
We don’t know! The Trump campaign won’t say…
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Melania’s appearance at multiple Log Cabin Republicans events is notable, because she almost never campaigns on behalf of her 78-year-old hubby. This year, she attended a fundraiser with Trump in Palm Beach at the home of billionaire investor John Paulson and appeared briefly at the RNC without a speaking role.
Then she’s headlined two Log Cabin Republicans events: the April fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, and a house party in early July at her Trump Tower penthouse. CNN reports former Trump appointee/Gay Judas Ric Grenell requested Melania be paid north of $200,000 for the July event, where she sported a $4,000 dress.
It’s unclear if Grenell’s request was granted, though we would guess it was! Records show Melania was paid $250,000 for a Log Cabin Republican event in December 2022, one of three speeches she delivered that month for $250,000 or more. Overall, Melania racked in $1.2 million in speaking fees in 2022.
She was also paid $155,000 by a Trump-aligned PAC for a December 2021 speech she gave in December 2021. (No word on whether Michelle Obama, or any other possible inspirations, received a cut of the aforementioned checks.)
In honour of melania’s speech tonight I will never get bored of watching her last one pic.twitter.com/0M20aqdZWP
— Ben Winston (@benwinston) August 25, 2020
Melania may not spend time with her criminally convicted hubby, but they’re cut from the same grifting cloth. The failed model ain’t going anywhere without getting paid!
For those seeking out Melania merch (🤮), she has a new necklace available for the nominal price of $600!
Yeah, we don’t think that’s real gold either…
Related*
Melania is finally (finally!) ready to address her nude girl-on-girl photo scandal… nine years after the fact
Melania is breaking her silence… almost a decade after everyone else has moved on.
Melania the Grifter Queen from the Grifter Family has another new product out. This ‘Vote Freedom’ necklace for $600. pic.twitter.com/iEu35noFV7
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) September 23, 2024
There is a long line of Melania grifts: $245 “Love and Gratitude” necklaces, $150 NFTs, $90 Christmas ornaments, $240,000 to her personal hairdresser. But her latest scam might be the most shameless of all.
Her $40 memoir, with signed copies available for $75 and a special edition with bonus photos for $250. The 256-page book, which hits stores next month, promises to offer an “intimate portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life.”
One part of that “extraordinary life” was a nude photo shoot from the 1990s, which Melania addresses in her tell-all book… nine years after the spread resurfaced.
The tea is not piping hot. It’s ice cold!
“Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work?” Melania asks, purposing a question that nobody cares about anymore. “The more pressing question is: Why has the media chosen to scrutinize my celebration of the human form in a fashion photo shoot?”
As mentioned, the media hasn’t scrutinized, or even talked about, Melania’s girl-on-girl photos for nearly a decade. But sure!
https://t.co/ZCTwZSqZND pic.twitter.com/FH9SRFQeUR
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 18, 2024
It’s well established that Trump used the presidency as a personal piggybank, pocketing at least $7.8 million from 20 different countries, according to a Congressional report. But Melania was eager to reap the financial rewards of being in the White House, too.
Stephanie Grisham, her ex-bestie and top aide, told CNN that Melania once instructed her staff to direct a gift shop near the White House to stop selling bobbleheads and other memorabilia without her permission.
Melania is apparently fine with her husband’s hateful and incendiary rhetoric against all types of people, including LGBTQ+ folx, despite her affiliation with the Log Cabin Republicans. But unlicensed bobbleheads is apparently where she draws the line.
What a metaphor…
Related*
Melania won’t campaign for her husband but she will use his assassination attempt to drum up publicity for her new memoir
The 256-page memoir hits bookstore shelves on October 1.
she is so deborah vance coded https://t.co/aTDfoOWmKE
— David Mack (@davidmackau) September 23, 2024
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daveku69
you’re just jealous because she looks better in heels than you do. $237,500 for a speech? I would be upset with her as well. Michelle rakes in over 700 grand for an hour.
abfab
Jealous? The word is envious. Another empty Cabin Log. Could you be more tired.
CNY1983
yick, better plot your next move “honey”, after your husband loses the election.
abfab
I bet Malania is a good cook.
JD Vance mocked for another botched photo opp — as he blames Harris for eggs costing $4 while standing in front of a $2.99 display
abfab
“Let’s talk about eggs,” Vance continued. “Because these guys actually eat about 14 eggs every single morning,” the Ohio senator said, pointing to his sons.
His sons each eat 7 eggs every morning? Is that why daddie is such a porker?
Jim
A grifter grifts
abfab
His running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, is “divisive” and “robotic,” ripe for caricature on “Saturday Night Live.” NYT
Just imagine the possiilities!
abfab
Someone here compared Melania to Michelle including pay scales for public and private speaking ingagements.
Isn’t that a hoot.
Mack
Before Melania giving a speech, they should just read one of Michelle’s since that’s where Melania steals them from. Why would the Log Cabin Republicans be so interested in a pole dancer?
abfab
Up-tight and pent-up klozit cases.
Baz01
Well, she’s unlikely to bag a new (actually wealthy, not a felon and not senile) husband with recent ‘modelling’ photos, and every product she attachs her name to crashes and burns, so a little beer money generated from clueless gays is the next best option, I guess.
gregg2010
You just know some rich, fabulous, gay Republican footed the bill to hear the impeccably dresses and coiffed Melania Trump speak at their Log Cabin meeting. Why not? As much as I dislike her, I love her amazing sense of fashion (minus the “I Don’t Reslly Care” coat).