Russia Mocks Melania Trump with Nude Photos

Following Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory, Russian state media aired nude photos of Melania Trump on the Russia-1 network's show, 60 Minutes. The images, originally from a 2000 GQ photoshoot, were presented as a 'tribute' to Melania's anticipated return to the White House. The broadcast, featuring anchors Yevgeny Popov and Olga Skabeeva, was shared widely on social media, sparking outrage and embarrassment among viewers who perceived it as a mockery. Skabeeva was seen struggling to contain her laughter during the segment, which described the explicit details of the photos. The incident has been criticized as an attempt by Russia to ridicule the Trumps and, by extension, the United States, with social media users commenting that 'Russia is laughing at us.'