During the event, Trump shifted from discussing policy issues to speaking about the FBI raid conducted at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida in August 2022. He claimed that federal officers searched Melania Trump’s wardrobe during the operation and made comments about how her clothing was kept. His remarks drew loud reactions from the crowd.

Trump criticised the FBI’s actions, calling the search inappropriate. He repeated his claim that the raid was unfair and politically motivated. The search was part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents after Trump left office. US authorities have stated that the raid was carried out with proper legal approval.

Earlier in his speech, Trump focused on economic issues. He claimed that inflation had gone down during his time in office and said his administration helped increase jobs and wages. He also spoke about efforts to reduce household expenses and lower the cost of prescription drugs for Americans.

Trump defended his tariff policies, saying import taxes were necessary to protect American manufacturing. He said the tariffs helped boost local production and support industries such as furniture manufacturing in North Carolina. He added that reducing dependence on foreign imports remained a key goal of his trade policy.

The former president also urged the audience to support Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. He encouraged voters to back GOP leaders in North Carolina and help the party secure future victories.

Following the rally, videos of Trump’s remarks, including his comments about Melania Trump, were widely shared on social media and reported by several news outlets.

At a rally in North Carolina, US President Donald Trump surprised his supporters by making remarks about his wife Melania Trump’s personal belongings during a past FBI search.

During the event, Trump shifted from discussing policy issues to speaking about the FBI raid conducted at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida in August 2022. He claimed that federal officers searched Melania Trump’s wardrobe during the operation and made comments about how her clothing was kept. His remarks drew loud reactions from the crowd.

Trump criticised the FBI’s actions, calling the search inappropriate. He repeated his claim that the raid was unfair and politically motivated. The search was part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents after Trump left office. US authorities have stated that the raid was carried out with proper legal approval.

Earlier in his speech, Trump focused on economic issues. He claimed that inflation had gone down during his time in office and said his administration helped increase jobs and wages. He also spoke about efforts to reduce household expenses and lower the cost of prescription drugs for Americans.

Trump defended his tariff policies, saying import taxes were necessary to protect American manufacturing. He said the tariffs helped boost local production and support industries such as furniture manufacturing in North Carolina. He added that reducing dependence on foreign imports remained a key goal of his trade policy.

The former president also urged the audience to support Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. He encouraged voters to back GOP leaders in North Carolina and help the party secure future victories.

Following the rally, videos of Trump’s remarks, including his comments about Melania Trump, were widely shared on social media and reported by several news outlets.