Former First Lady Melania Trump has spoken out in defense of her nude photos and work as a model.
Trump, 54, who immigrated to the US from Slovenia to model, addressed the controversial topic in a video with her voiceover shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning.
‘Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work?’ she said as her words were typed out.
‘The more pressing question is, why has the media chosen to scrutinize my celebration of the human form in a fashion photo shoot?’
It then showed images of famous nude paintings including Lady Godiva by English artist John Collier, The Bathers by French artist Paul Cézanne and the David sculpture by Michelangelo.
‘Are we no longer able to appreciate the beauty of the human body?’ continued the former first lady.
‘Throughout history, master artists have revered the human shape, evoking profound emotions and admiration.’
She concluded: ‘We should honor our bodies and embrace the timeless …