Melania Trump denies promoting documentary at event with released Oct. 7 hostages

Published February 4, 2026 3:02pm ET



First lady Melania Trump shot down speculation she was inappropriately using the White House to promote her recently released documentary as she met with freed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel and his wife Aviva Siegel.

During the televised meeting on Wednesday, the first lady noted that Aviva Siegel was a hostage for 51 days while Keith spent 484 days in captivity.

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