Shailene Woodley Defends Melania Trump Statement

Shailene Woodley has defended her decision to share Melania Trump's statement following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which sparked backlash. In a recent interview, Woodley expressed that she found the statement to be a 'beautiful message of human compassion' amidst conversations around the attack, where some were more focused on conspiracy theories than the loss of life involved. She clarified that she posted only the first page of the letter, which portrayed Trump as a family man, while the second page was more political. Woodley recounted a moment of shock when she discovered the extent of the media coverage following her post, emphasizing that she does not live for social media's reactions. She expressed her desire to contribute positively to discussions, stating that if her intentions are misunderstood, she would prefer to limit her social media presence. Woodley's reflections highlight her concerns about the impact of social media on public discourse.