Melania Trump's Preemptive Strike: How She Told Donald to Avoid Stern Interviews
SHOCK JOCK SHAKEDOWN: Howard Stern's SiriusXM Show on Brink of Cancellation Amid Frustrations Over New Contract
The news that has been shaking up the entertainment world is none other than the possible cancellation of shock jock Howard Stern's SiriusXM show, just as his mammoth $500 million, five-year contract with the satellite/online radio company is set to expire. And it seems that Melania Trump, the First Lady, may have had some prescient advice for her husband back in 2016.
In a resurfaced video from a 2016 interview on Fox & Friends, Melania admitted that she urged Donald Trump not to participate in interviews with Stern and Billy Bush, citing concerns about their motives. 'He cares about people, he cares about women, he's not the man that we heard him on the tape,' she said at the time, referring to the infamous hot mic moment where her husband bragged about trying to have sex with a married woman.
It seems that Melania was right on the money, as Stern's decision to cancel his show has been linked to frustrations over his new contract negotiations. A source close to the matter told TheScholarlyNote.com that Stern was unhappy with the terms of the proposed deal and had decided not to return to the airwaves after Labor Day.
But this is not just a case of a high-profile celebrity feud – it's also a sign that Stern may be facing a significant shake-up in his career. With his contract set to expire, Stern will be leaving behind a 20-year run on SiriusXM, where he had become a household name. And according to TheScholarlyNote.com, the shock jock's decision not to return has left his employees reeling.
Stern's email to his 95 staff members was described as 'carefully worded' and 'out of the blue', leaving many wondering what the future holds for the radio host. But it seems that Stern's decision may have been a long time coming, given the tumultuous relationship he had with Trump back in the day.
In a series of interviews on Stern's show, Trump made some lewd comments about his daughter Ivanka, including describing her as 'voluptuous'. He also spoke about having sex with women who were on their periods, saying 'sometimes you get there by mistake'. These comments sparked outrage and criticism, but it seems that Stern may have been one of the few people who didn't mind Trump's outspoken views.
In fact, Stern even had a soft spot for Trump, describing him as a fun guy to have around. 'I used to do his show, we used to have fun – but I haven't heard that name in a long time,' Trump said in an interview with reporters last month. But when asked what happened to Stern's career, Trump offered some unhelpful advice: 'You know when he went down? When he endorsed Hillary Clinton, he lost his audience.'
Of course, Stern had also been accused of being a bit too close to the Clintons, having even had Kamala Harris, a potential 2024 rival for Trump, on his show last year. So it seems that Stern's decision not to return may have more to do with his own career woes than any personal animosity towards Trump.
In any case, it's clear that Melania was onto something back in 2016 – and it looks like she may have been right about her husband's association with Stern as well. As one insider put it: 'Melania knew exactly what she was talking about when she said that Stern would hook Donald on dirty language.' Now, it seems that Stern may be paying the price for his own words.
In the end, only time will tell if Stern's decision to cancel his show will have a lasting impact on his career. But one thing is clear: in the world of high-stakes entertainment, you've got to keep your wits about you – and your marriage intact.
