Melania Trump Slams Her Former Chief of Staff Grisham: ‘Dereliction of Duty’ on January 6

Breitbart ^ | 22 Jul 2022 | PENNY STARR

[SoConPubbie]

Former First Lady Melania Trump is slamming her former chief of staff, Stephanie Grisham, for claiming Trump did not want to speak out against the violence unfolding at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 and, in fact, says Grisham is guilty of “dereliction of duty” for not informing her boss about the event.

Official Statement from Mrs. Melania Trump pic.twitter.com/Ara8VESmRl

— Office of Melania Trump (@OfficeofMelania) July 22, 2022

The first lady defended her duties on January 6 in a statement posted on social media:

On January 6 2021, I was fulfilling one of my duties as First Lady of the United States of America, and accordingly, I was unaware of what was simultaneously transpiring at the US Capitol building.

As with all First Ladies who preceded me, it was my obligation to record the contents of the White House’s historic rooms, including taking archival photographs of all the renovations. Several months in advance, I organized a qualified team of photographers, archivists, and designers to work with me in the White House to ensure perfect execution. As required, we scheduled January 6, 2021 to complete the work on behalf of our Nation. This is a very significant undertaking and requires great care, attention to detail, and concentration—both in the planning and execution.

I have always been very supportive of my former Chief of Staff, Stephanie Grisham. I stood behind Miss Grisham after her failed stint as White House Press Secretary and welcomed her back to the East Wing.

Mrs. Grisham was not in the White House on January 6, and her behavior in her role as Chief of Staff ultimately amounts to dereliction of duty. Traditionally, the First Lady’s Chief of Staff provides detailed briefings surrounding our Nation’s important issues.

[nwrep]

The Trump bad personnel decisions drama continues.

[NohSpinZone]

Seriously. And it seems to be a lot of white young women.

[Dogbert41]

As it’s hard to find good help these days, I would imagine that goes double around powerful and rich people. We only hear about the people around Trump though.

[LeonardFMason]

They rescued Stephanie Grisham from her boyfriend who had the serial history of beating his girlfriends. Isn’t that the fact?

[LeonardFMason]

They rescued Stephanie Grisham from her boyfriend who had the serial history of beating his girlfriends. Isn’t that the fact?

[chopperk]

Follow Grisham’s money.

[Reily]

Ambitious, poly sci or other squishy liberal arts degree, so likely skill less other than making an office environment look good. Anxious to move up via the next or most current wave. MAGA was their ticket for a while, now something else.

[Engedi]

Seriously, Melania didn’t know what was going on at the capital and Stephanie asked her if she wanted to make a comment on twitter after telling her? Melania said NO. I don’t like Stephanie and she back-stabbed the Trump family, but how can you be oblivious to what was going on, and being told what was happening and no make a comment.

[Nifster]

Boom

[MarvinStinson]

It is evident that Grisham’s recent betrayals are a last-ditch attempt to resuscitate her ruined career and reputation.

[Lisbon1940]

Harper Collins.

[olivia3boys]

I think a lot of people were oblivious to the Jan 6 riot—not everyone follows the news 24x7 and many found out about it later or the next day. I’m sure Melanie didn’t watch all of Trump’s speeches or even most of them. Why would she?

[SoConPubbie]

Seriously, Melania didn’t know what was going on at the capital and Stephanie asked her if she wanted to make a comment on twitter after telling her? Melania said NO. I don’t like Stephanie and she back-stabbed the Trump family, but how can you be oblivious to what was going on, and being told what was happening and no make a comment.

She told you what she was doing in the article.

Do you think everyone is glued to the TV or Cable or the Internet?

Some people actually take their jobs and responsibilities seriously.

[Prince of Space]

If only Melania had issued a statement telling the protestors to go home, this whole “insurrection” could have been called off! /s

As if they’d have listened to her, lol. Besides, they had crappy internet at the Capitol and I’m sure ppl weren’t glued to their phones and checking the news as the cops were shooting off tear gas at them! 🤣

[BookmanTheJanitor]

Yep, multiple mugshots are probably not good.

[David Chase]

She’s a boozer and the Trumps gave her a chance but she squandered it.

[zeestephen]

Re: "I think a lot of people were oblivious to the Jan 6 riot"

That includes me.

I glanced at a couple minutes of demonstrations at the Capitol, shrugged my shoulders, and completely forgot about it.

It looked exactly like all the other demonstrations I had been watching since Trump got elected, but this time, the demonstrators were Conservatives and Trump supporters.

I think another couple days went by before I realized the Political Left and the MSM were trying to transform the Capitol demonstrations into a violent GOP insurrection!

[gibsonguy]

Is this the woman who covertly recorded Melania and released the recordings to the media?

[newzjunkey]

You are assuming the picture Grisham posted to twitter which gives no context, no date, no time, etc. is a genuine unedited exchange with Melania.

This may be a case of “fake but accurate.” There’s an odd amount of extra space to the right of the “O” when I look at “No” in a message on any of my Apple mobile devices. Perhaps she’s using an older version but the inconsistency seems like it demands an explanation.