During her visit to Los Angeles to meet with families affected by the devastating wildfires, Melania Trump conversed in Serbian/Croatian, showcasing her linguistic abilities. While touring the wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles, the First Lady of the United States engaged with local residents, including a woman who addressed her in Serbo-Croatian, a language very similar to Slovenian. Mrs. Trump, who is of Slovenian origin and grew up in Yugoslavia, responded fluently in Serbo-Croatian, demonstrating her deep connection to her roots.

“Good afternoon,” greeted one of the women, who had tragically lost her home in the fire.

“Good afternoon, how are you?” Melania replied warmly.

The two women shared a heartfelt moment, embracing and exchanging kisses on the cheek. They then engaged in a conversation about the woman’s journey to America and the immense losses she had endured due to the wildfire. Melania offered words of encouragement and support during their exchange.

“You’ve lost everything?” Melania asked with empathy, adding reassuringly, “It will get better.”

Following their emotional conversation, the unnamed woman introduced Melania to her family, further highlighting the First Lady’s compassionate and approachable demeanor.

A lesser-known fact about the First Lady of the United States is her remarkable talent for languages. Melania Trump is fluent in six languages: Italian, French, German, English, Serbian, and Slovenian. This multilingual ability not only reflects her diverse background but also enables her to connect with people from various cultures and communities on a deeper level.

Melania speaks Serbian to Serbian immigrants in LA pic.twitter.com/0RisG6tKoN

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