Former First Lady Melania Trump has recently defended her nude modeling past in a promotional video for her upcoming memoir, expressing pride in her work and challenging media scrutiny over her artistic expression. She posed the question of why the media focuses on her nude modeling, comparing it to celebrated works of art throughout history. French photographer Alexandre Alé de Basseville, who shot her in 1996, supported her stance, arguing that societal perceptions of beauty and nudity reflect hypocrisy and jealousy. The media attention surrounding her photos has reignited discussions about the double standards faced by women, particularly in conservative contexts. Critics have pointed out the irony of her defending nude modeling while her husband’s political platform opposes pornography and sexual expression. Melania's statements are seen as a strategic move to promote her memoir amidst ongoing public interest in her past.