Melania: "I don't agree with everything my husband says, but he is a warrior"

First Trump Support Rally
Speech in Key Battleground State Pennsylvania
Appealed for Husband's Support in Solo Speech

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Melania, wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, made her first campaign appearance in support of her husband's reelection.

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On the 27th (local time), Melania campaigned solo in Pennsylvania. She took the stage introduced by former White House advisor Kellyanne Conway and delivered a speech for about 20 minutes, appealing for support for her husband.

Melania said, "I don't always agree with what my husband says," adding, "He values speaking directly to those he serves. Donald is a warrior and fights for you every day."

She also expressed concern, saying, "Joe Biden's socialist policies will only contribute to destroying America."

At the Republican National Convention speech last August, Melania attracted attention by appealing for support in a softer tone, expressing sympathy for COVID-19 patients and victims, unlike President Trump.

Melania criticized, "The media are conveying baseless claims from anonymous sources or angry former officials," revealing distrust toward mainstream media coverage similar to President Trump.

U.S. media described Melania as wearing a military green trench coat and delivering her speech with a combat-ready stance.

Melania followed up on the day after President Trump held three rallies in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in this election. This area, with 20 electoral votes at stake, has emerged as a "barometer" that could determine the outcome of this election.

In the last election, President Trump narrowly won this area, but currently, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden leads Trump by about 4 percentage points in polling.

Biden is also putting special effort into securing a victory in his home state of Pennsylvania, having visited the area the day before. Former President Barack Obama also chose Pennsylvania as a public campaign venue to openly support Biden.

Last week, Melania was scheduled to accompany President Trump on a campaign trip to Erie, Pennsylvania, but canceled due to coughing symptoms.

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