When she was asked by The New York Times what her role would be if Donald Trump were to become President, she replied: "I would be very traditional, like Betty Ford or Jackie Kennedy."
Saat diwawancarai The New York Times pada tahun 1999 perihal tugasnya apabila Donald Trump menjadi presiden, Melania menjawab: "Saya akan bersikap sangat tradisional seperti Betty Ford atau Jackie Kennedy."