Melania Trump’s nude pics on Russian TV spark outrage as state media broadcasts photos after Donald wins re-election
A RUSSIAN state media outlet has sparked outrage for airing Melania Trump's nude photographs on live television as a tribute to her husband winning the 2024 election.
The disparaging display was aired on 60 Minutes on the Russia-1 network, the country's most-watched television channel, showing pictures of Melania from a photo shoot with the British GQ in 2000.
As Popov speaks, a large television screen behind him and his co-anchor and wife, Olga Skabeeva, shows a clip of Trump and Melania together at one of the president-elect's rallies.
However, the clip quickly cuts to an image of Melania from her GQ shoot.
"Here's how Melania looked like in the year 2000," Popov said as a nude image of the former first lady appeared on the screen.
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Popov goes on to describe each image of Melania in detail.
"The future first lady lies on top of furs in a negligee," he says.
"Inside the magazine, Melania's sexy photos near a private airplane and aboard a plane."
The nude photos of Melania were taken in 2000 onboard Trump's Boeing 727, the predecessor to Trump Force One.
As Popov continues to go into detail about the images, Skabeeva is seen holding herself from laughing on live television.
The segment ends with clips of Trump and Melania embracing with a kiss on the cheek with the president-elect's signature campaign song, Y.M.C.A. by the Village People, playing in the background before more explicit photos of Melania are displayed.
The news segment sparked outrage on X, with one writing, "Russia is laughing at us."
In September, Melania posted a video on X where she defended her previous nude modeling work as she promoted her new book.
"Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work? The more pressing question is: Why has the media chosen to scrutinize my celebration of the human form in a fashion photo shoot?" she said in the clip.
"Are we no longer able to appreciate the beauty of the human body? Throughout history, master artists have revered the human shape, evoking profound emotions and admiration.
"I said, 'I am not giving you my number; you give me yours, and I will call you.'
"I wanted to see what kind of number he would give me - if it was a business number, 'What is this? I'm not doing business with you.'"
Instead, Melania recalled that Trump had given her all his numbers, including his Mar-a-Lago office and home.
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"I was struck by his energy. He has an amazing sense of vitality," she gushed.
Trump and Melania eventually married in Palm Beach, , in January 2005, less than a year after the future president proposed.