Melania Trump discusses leadership, baby formula shortages, media bias in first post-White House interview 

Former First Lady Melania Trump hit out at the country’s “leadership” in her first interview since she left the White House last January. She also criticized the media.

Melania Trump sat down for a discussion with Fox News’ Pete Hegseth after 15 months away from the limelight. Fox released a small clip of the interview on The Five Friday afternoon.

In the clip, Hegseth asked Melania how she feels about the state of the country since her husband left office. “So, being out of D.C. and having that time, what do you make of the state of the country right now?” he asked her.

Melania spoke about “suffering” nationwide and across the globe. “I think it’s sad to see what’s going on, if you really look deeply into it,” she responded. “I think a lot of people are struggling and suffering and what is going on around the world as well. So, it’s very sad to see and I hope it changes fast.”

Hegseth then asked Mrs. Trump about the lack of infant formula. “It’s been in the news, as someone who loves children and has dedicated so much to their betterment, how do you feel when you see a shortage of baby formula and families just struggling to get basic items like that?” he asked. Melania called the shortages “heart-breaking.”

“It’s heart-breaking to see that they are struggling, and the food is not available for children in 21st century in the United States of America,” she said. “Why is it happening?” Hegseth asked her. “Leadership,” she responded. “Leadership, or lack thereof?” Hegseth pressed. Melania then responded with a simple, “Yeah.”

During another segment of the interview, which Fox News provided to Mediaite, Melania gave her thoughts regarding media bias, and how she dealt with it. Hegseth also asked her why she was never offered a Vogue magazine cover, despite her background as a model.

“They’re biased and they have likes and dislikes and it’s so obvious,” she said. “And I think American people and everyone sees it. It was their decision and I have much more important things to do and I did in the White House than being on the cover of Vogue.”

The interview is expected to air Sunday, and Fox News said an “extended version” will be available Monday on Fox Nation.