Her Washington Post Mother’s Day essay drew more than 1,700 comments within hours, with many attacking its call for women to reject feminism and prioritise family.
Critics questioned her credibility, authorship and empathy, citing her wealth, past “I REALLY DON’T CARE” jacket controversy and her husband’s policies on childcare, healthcare and migrant families.
The backlash also hit the Post for publishing the piece, extending earlier criticism of Melania Trump’s public image projects, including a documentary released this year to poor reviews.
How can a struggling newspaper balance high-profile content with the trust of its subscribers?
When a billionaire's paper promotes his other projects, where is the line between synergy and a conflict of interest?