“Fragments”
Trump’s senior communications adviser, Jason Miller, issued a statement that sidestepped the plagiarism question while not denying it.
“In writing her beautiful speech, Melania’s team of writers took notes on her life’s inspirations, and in some instances included fragments that reflected her own thinking,” he said. “Melania’s immigrant experience and love for America shone through in her speech, which made it such a success.”
The speech was the highlight of a chaotic opening day of a Republican convention that is set to formally nominate her husband as the party’s presidential candidate later this week.
A beaming Trump personally introduced his glamorous, European-born wife to the cheering delegates gathered in Cleveland, breaking with tradition by appearing before his actual nomination.
“It was truly an honor to introduce my wife, Melania. Her speech and demeanor were absolutely incredible. Very proud!” the billionaire tweeted afterwards.
It was a prime opportunity for the potential first lady to step out of her husband’s shadow and tell her immigrant story before the thousands of delegates in the hall, and millions of Americans at home watching on television.
She used the occasion to take some of the rough edges off her combative husband, who has roiled the campaign trail with inflammatory attacks on Muslims, Mexicans and his many political rivals.
“He’s tough when he has to be, but he’s also kind and fair and caring,” Melania Trump said, describing her husband as “intensely loyal” to family, friends, employees and the country.
“If you want someone to fight for you and your country, I can assure you, he’s the guy,” she said.
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