Touching Video of Melania Trump Speaking Serbo-Croatian with a Wildfire Victim Who Lost Everything
Melania Trump Connects with Wildfire Victims in Los Angeles Through Language
During a heartfelt visit to the wildfire-stricken areas of Los Angeles, America’s First Lady, Melania Trump, reached out to affected families, including one woman who spoke to her in Serbo-Croatian—a language closely related to Mrs. Trump’s native Slovenian. Having grown up in Yugoslavia, Melania was naturally fluent and responded with warmth and understanding.
As the woman, who had sadly lost her home to the devastating fires, approached Melania, she greeted her with a simple, “Good afternoon.”
The First Lady replied with a gentle, “Good afternoon, how are you?” Her words seemed to offer a measure of comfort amidst the tragedy.
In a moment of cultural connection, the two hugged and exchanged affectionate cheek kisses, a testament to the universal comfort found in familiar traditions. They began to talk about the woman’s arduous journey to America and her experience during the fire. Melania, with care and empathy, sought to uplift her spirits.
“You’ve lost everything?” Melania asked, before offering some solace, “It will get better.” Her words were not just a message of hope but a reminder of resilience and recovery.
A touching snippet of this interaction was shared on Twitter, capturing the hearts of many:
