Melania Trump came out from hiding on Sunday night to deliver a knockout closing argument for her husband Donald Trump at a historic campaign rally in New York City.
The former First Lady made it clear she's done being quiet, as she shared a stirring tribute to her husband and his hometown in front of a crowd of 20,000 at iconic Madison Square Garden.
In her brief but powerful speech, Melania praised New York City as an iconic symbol of American enterprise where "titans of finance, fashion, and entertainment convene among an iconic range of superior design, structures, and artistic accomplishments."
"And, American ingenuity blossoms among determined citizens who race across city streets and between offices striving for success," she added.
"It is you who are the heartbeat of this great metropolis. It is you who are the pulse of this America.”
While praising New York City's greatness and potential, Melania lamented the city's recent decline under its liberal leadership, noting a rise in crime and an overall drop in the quality of living that has been felt nationwide.
"Crime is on the rise, while public safety diminishes creating an environment where families with young children chose to relocate” Melania added. “And this story repeats itself from coast to coast, across our nation: This is America."
While Melania has been mostly quiet throughout her husband's re-election campaign, she has become more vocal about defending him against the left's inflammatory attacks in the wake of two assassination attempts against him.
Melania previously appeared at the Republican National Convention (RNC) days after a would-be assassin almost shot her husband dead in Pennsylvania.
Her presence at Madison Square Garden heightened the impact of her husband's defiant return to New York, where he built his real estate legacy and lived for decades before his political ventures made him a pariah among the city's liberal elites.
Melania urged Americans to envision better days ahead, as she praised the "magic" and "fearless" vision of New York titans like her husband.
"For generations, this town has produced America’s most fearless leaders, whose mark changed the course of the world. New York City and America needs their magic back," she said.
"Envision a wonderful America where the seats of security, prosperity, and health are sewn once again for benefit of our families. Let us charge together with a shared vision that builds on American greatness.”
