New Low: Trump Exposes Melania’s ‘Panties’ at N.C. Rally: ‘I Think She Steams Them’
President Donald Trump turned a campaign-style rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, into an uncomfortable spectacle on Friday, when he launched into a lengthy, highly personal tangent about his wife Melania Trump’s undergarments while recounting the 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago.
The remarks, delivered in a casual and almost nostalgic tone, drew immediate backlash for their inappropriateness, objectification, and for dragging the First Lady into a legal controversy that has long centered on Trump’s own actions.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters in the battleground state, the 79-year-old president had initially focused on economic issues—rising inflation, drug prices, and his administration’s efforts to address affordability ahead of the 2026 midterms. But the conversation quickly veered into deeply personal territory when Trump revisited the FBI raid on his Palm Beach resort.
“They went into my wife’s closet… they looked at her drawers,” Trump said, referring to Melania, 55, whom he married in 2005.
He described her as “a very meticulous person,” adding: “Her undergarments, sometimes referred to as panties, are folded perfect, wrapped. They’re, like, so perfect.”
Trump then offered an unsolicited detail: “I think that she steams them.”
The comment, which elicited some laughter from the audience, quickly became the dominant storyline from the event. Social media erupted with criticism, with many calling the remarks “creepy,” “inappropriate,” and “objectifying.”
Others noted the irony of Trump highlighting privacy violations during a discussion of an FBI search he has repeatedly condemned as politically motivated overreach.
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The Mar-a-Lago Raid and Its Legal Aftermath
The FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at Mar-a-Lago on August 8, 2022, as part of a criminal investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving office. The warrant, later made public, authorized agents to seize any evidence of violations of the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice, or destruction of records. The search recovered 11 sets of classified documents, including some marked “top secret.”
Trump was indicted in June 2023 on federal charges related to the mishandling of classified materials—the first criminal indictment of a former U.S. president. He pleaded not guilty. The case was dismissed in July 2024 following his reelection, with the Justice Department citing long-standing policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
The raid has remained a frequent talking point for Trump, who portrays it as an unprecedented abuse of power. His Friday comments, however, shifted focus from the legal merits to intimate details about Melania’s personal belongings, prompting criticism that he was exploiting his wife’s privacy for rhetorical effect.
Trump’s Pattern of Personal Commentary
Trump has frequently referenced Melania in public remarks, often describing her in glowing terms but occasionally veering into personal territory. The underwear anecdote stands out for its graphic nature and for placing Melania—who has maintained a relatively low public profile during her husband’s second term—in the spotlight in a way many found uncomfortable.
The First Lady has rarely addressed the Mar-a-Lago raid or related legal controversies directly. Her focus in the second term has been on select initiatives like child welfare and anti-bullying, with limited public appearances.
The Mar-a-Lago raid was just one of several high-profile legal battles Trump has faced over the past decade. These include: A New York civil fraud case resulting in a $454 million judgment. A hush-money criminal trial in New York related to payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Federal and state investigations into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including the January 6 Capitol attack. The dismissed Fulton County, Georgia, racketeering case.
All federal cases were dismissed following Trump’s reelection, citing DOJ policy. State cases continue, though their progress remains uncertain.
Critics argue Trump’s legal troubles have been weaponized for political gain, while supporters view them as politically motivated persecution. The Friday rally comments, however, shifted attention from legal arguments to personal details, drawing attention away from policy discussions.
The Rocky Mount rally was part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to rally support ahead of the 2026 midterms. He emphasized economic issues, promising further action on inflation and drug prices. The Mar-a-Lago tangent, however, overshadowed those policy points in media coverage.
The event drew a large crowd, with supporters cheering Trump’s economic promises and his combative style. Yet, the underwear anecdote became the moment most remembered, illustrating the challenge of maintaining message discipline amid Trump’s freewheeling approach.
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Melania Trump has maintained a lower public profile in the second term. She has focused on select initiatives and avoided extensive media engagement.
The White House has not commented on the rally remarks. Trump has previously defended his right to speak freely about his family, often framing criticism as politically motivated.
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