“The Trump marriage veered furthest away from my concept of the union — and surprised me most as a student of American politics. Donald and Melania seem to inhabit separate realms and to come together when necessary, when one could not move forward without the other. The presidency was one instance in which they were forced into a joint undertaking. If my choice of language sounds businesslike, that’s because that’s how I’ve come to view the Trumps. Having learned more about each partner’s history, I believe they are two highly ambitious individuals who benefit from their partnership. It’s a transaction: he gains a beautiful woman on his arm, a solid-seeming marriage, a son, and a savvy adviser. She gains wealth and international cachet.” PoliticalHumanityRelationshipsMarriageInfluenceGreatnessTrumpGoalsCalculationPersonal Goals Book:Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives Source: Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives