A Russian TV channel caused controversy by airing nude photos of Melania Trump during a segment about her husband’s 2024 election campaign. The hosts of 60 Minutes, Yevgeny Popov and Olga Skabeyeva, showed several of her modeling photos, including nude shots from a 2000 GQ shoot.
Julia Davis of Russia Media Monitor shared the segment online, highlighting the unusual broadcast. Skabeyeva struggled to hide laughter as Popov discussed Melania’s modeling career, including a revealing shot near a U.S. seal.
Melania, who started modeling as a teenager, has defended her nude photoshoots, expressing pride in her work despite the criticism.
The segment has sparked renewed debates about privacy and public perception as Melania prepares for a potential return to the White House.