Donald Trump on Melania, family, and the harsh realities of his political life

When asked about the possibility of seeing more of former First Lady Melania on the campaign trail, Donald Trump's face briefly lights up.

“Well, I would like to. It's not a question of that. It's a nasty world for me,” he said, referring to the challenges he's faced since an attempt on his life six weeks ago.

He added that the political climate is harsher for him than it is for Democrats and expressed a desire to protect his family from the difficult aspects of his public life as reported by the DailyMail.com.

He emphasized that Melania deeply cares about the country. 

“She'll do whatever necessary. But my kids haven't been treated properly,” he said, noting that neither she nor their children have been treated fairly.

Visiting Mar-a-Lago when it’s off-season feels like getting a glimpse behind the scenes of Trump's world. The club remains closed until Halloween, with members vacationing in Europe or California, where the weather is cooler.

Some parts of the grounds are being renovated, with lawns torn up and reseeded, and terracotta tiles being replaced on an outbuilding.

However, the living room buzzes with activity, serving as the hub of Trump's political and business endeavors.

Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and a significant figure in his administration and the 2020 campaign, was spotted leaving a business meeting in the tea room.

Corey Lewandowski, a recent senior addition to the campaign team, lingered nearby, focused on his phone.

Eric Trump, who holds a leadership role in the Trump Organization, moved in and out of the area, comfortable in the familiar surroundings where he spent part of his childhood.

Last Wednesday, Trump sat down with DailyMail.com, aiming to maintain media pressure on his opponent, Kamala Harris, who had not given an interview in 38 days as the Democratic candidate.

Her approach seemed to be working, as her fundraising hit new records, and she pulled ahead of Trump in national polls without having to face tough questions.

Despite these developments, Trump and his team were pleased with their campaign, believing they had expected a post-Biden “honeymoon” period when Democrats moved away from the 81-year-old president.