In a highly unconventional move, the pair displayed a series of photographs from Melania Trump’s modeling career, including several nude shots from a 2000 GQ magazine spread.
President Putin talking to President Trump, Photo Credit: On Demand News/Youtube
Julia Davis, founder of the Russia Media Monitor watchdog group, shared footage of the segment on X (formerly Twitter), calling attention to the highly unusual broadcast. In her post, she noted: “Meanwhile in Russia: this is how the most watched state TV channel in the country welcomed Melania Trump’s upcoming return to the White House. Olga Skabeeva is trying not to laugh. This was probably her idea.”
As the segment aired, Skabeyeva struggled to conceal her amusement, while Popov discussed Melania Trump’s modeling career. “With Melania Trump’s husband securing victory, she’s getting ready for a return to the White House,” Popov said