Former First Lady Melania Trump revealed in her new memoir that her youngest son, Barron Trump, was denied the chance to open a bank account due to political reasons, which she attributes to a “cancel mob.” This occurred in the weeks following the Trump family’s departure from the White House in early 2021.
Melania was shocked and disappointed when she learned that the financial institution she had been a long-time customer of refused to allow her son to open an account. She argued that the decision seemed to be politically motivated, raising serious concerns about civil rights violations.
While Melania did not name the bank involved, she suggested that this was part of a broader pattern of hostility toward her family after the January 6 Capitol riots. She described this as a growing “cancel culture” that escalated following her husband’s loss in the 2020 election.
According to Melania, this form of exclusion and political backlash has been targeting the Trump family and others with similar views. She expressed concern about how this trend is spreading across different sectors of society, including businesses, media, and cultural institutions.
Melania Trump Claims Cancel Culture Denied Barron Trump a Bank Account in New Memoir
In her memoir, Melania expanded her critique of cancel culture, noting that it has also affected her ability to carry out charity work and secure business deals.
She claimed that corporations, the media, and influential figures on social media are all part of this coordinated effort to silence or marginalize individuals with conservative political beliefs. She sees this as a troubling development that reflects the current political climate in the United States.
Melania also criticized the double standards she perceives in how her business activities are treated. She pointed out that while her business acumen is often criticized, other former government officials who engage in similar ventures, such as securing large media deals, are praised.
According to her, this disparity is due to biases against her political affiliation and last name, suggesting that her family’s political identity influences how they are treated by the public and institutions.
Despite these challenges, Melania shared positive news about Barron, who is now 18 and attending New York University. She reported that he is thriving, enjoying his classes, and is excited to be back in New York City. Barron is commuting from Trump Tower in Midtown to his classes in Greenwich Village, and Melania expressed pride in how well he is adjusting to university life.
