Melania Trump writes Mother's Day column for The Washington Post

5 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 9

Michael Wolff said on a Daily Beast podcast that the piece could make the first lady a political liability for the White House.
He argued its praise of mothers as democracy's foundation renewed questions about her ambitions and possible distance from President Donald Trump after her recent Epstein-related statement.
The column also drew criticism online, including comments noting the East Wing she referenced was demolished in October, while the White House and newspaper did not comment.

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