Donald Trump reveals ‘terrible’ nickname he has for Melania that he says every night before bed
During a July 4th speech in Des Moines, Iowa, Donald Trump celebrated Congress passing his “Big Beautiful Bill” while accidentally revealing an unusual nickname for Melania. The controversial legislation includes tax cuts, defense spending hikes, and expanded government borrowing.
Despite narrow approval (218-214) and criticism from figures like Elon Musk, Trump called it “a phenomenal victory” and “the best birthday present for America.” His speech quickly veered off-topic, eventually touching on military recruitment.
In a bizarre aside, Trump disclosed he calls Melania “First Lady” as a pet name. “I say, ‘Good night, First Lady, my darling,’” he admitted, explaining it “reminds me I’m President.” The crowd heard him lament military recruitment struggles while using the nickname.
Melania, Trump’s third wife, shares son Barron with him. His rambling remarks contrasted with the bill’s stated goals, including military funding boosts that received zero Democratic support.
Trump vowed to weaponize this partisan divide in upcoming midterms, declaring, “We’ve got to beat them.” He also promised the bill would fund mass deportations and eliminate “waste and fraud.”
The speech mixed policy boasts with personal quirks, as Trump framed the legislation as fulfilling 2024 campaign promises to Iowans. His disjointed delivery, including the Melania anecdote, overshadowed some policy details.
While celebrating the bill’s passage, Trump’s off-script moments—particularly about his wife—drew more attention than the legislation itself, continuing his pattern of unconventional public addresses.
