Amid the release of her new documentary, Melania Trump is said to have 'grown frustrated' at staying 'silent' as President Donald Trump takes all the limelight.
Amazon's doc, simply titled Melania, follows the First Lady in the days leading up to President Trump's inauguration in January 2025.
Viewers will witness Melania 'as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and moves her family back to the Nation's Capital', according to the film's synopsis.
The doc, which is said to have seen the First Lady land $40 million, is set to release in theatres across the globe on January 30, 2026.
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A trailer for Melania dropped recently, which led to everyone saying the same thing. Now, a body language expert has delved into the First Lady's body language within the preview clip for her self-titled documentary.
Speaking on behalf of OLBG, Darren Stanton said: "This new trailer presents Melania Trump as a highly confident and powerful woman in her own right. She’s been in the background for quite some time. Although she has often appeared alongside Donald Trump at press calls, it’s clear she has grown frustrated with being seen as a semi-silent figure standing at his side while he receives all the attention and limelight."
Stanton went on to say how Melania is portraying a 'powerful woman' in the trailer, who has her 'own voice and things to say'.
The body language expert added: "Her body language in the trailer consistently conveys confidence, with an upright posture, controlled and elegant movement, a sophisticated wardrobe, open-palm gestures, and steady eye contact with others.
"Her voice is very confident, too, with a tone that remains calm and consistent, with no pitch rises or cracks that might suggest insecurity."
While we often see Melania in the public eye alongside the president, Stanton notes Melania's life 'does not revolve around him or his agenda'.
The expert added: "There's also another moment when she's on the phone with him, and her facial expression is one of annoyance. It's clear that there are times in the marriage when he does annoy her, and she doesn't hide it."
Stanton concluded by saying the documentary is a means of 'brand-building' for Melania as she looks ahead to a life after the White House and Trump's presidency.
"This film feels very much like a coming-out moment for Melania Trump," the body language expert added. "It’s a declaration of ‘this is who I am, deal with it’. With Donald Trump set to leave office one day, the timing suggests to me a strategic move to establish her identity beyond his political career."
Topics: Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Politics, US News
Callum Jones