News the Trump campaign took down Melania’s website isn’t the most important story in the world today but I’m feeling particularly ill disposed towards Trump today so here goes:
web.archive.org/…
Everyone assumes the website was taken down because the bio falsely claimed Melania had a degree. I don’t know about that. I think maybe someone in Trump’s organization realized how ridiculous the description of Melania as a philanthropist made her look.
From the site:
“This passion can only be surpassed by her dedication to helping others, and her generosity has been noted.
”Melania's philanthropic interests more and more represent her humanitarian side, and she remains an indefatigable and dedicated New Yorker.”
The list of Melania’s honors belies the extravagant claims. Most of her accomplishments occurred in 2005 and 2006 and consist of being an honorary chairperson or other title bestowed on anyone who gives a reasonably sized donation.
The funniest bit in the bio is the description of Melania ringing the bell at NASDAQ as a contribution to charity:
“In April of 2008, she was asked by Love Our Children USA and NASDAQ to participate in the Fifth Annual National Love Our Children Day and the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention month by ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ.”
Apparently, the renowned philanthropist, Melania Trump, has been inactive since 2008.