Co-hosts of ‘The Five’ held their breath while Jesse Watters and Brian Kilmeade sparked a playful discussion about who holds the title of “most attractive First Lady ever.” The debate was prompted by a revealing report that a Vanity Fair editor threatened to resign with half her staff if First Lady Melania Trump was featured on the magazine’s cover. The claim ignited conversation about media bias and the treatment of First Ladies in the public eye.
Watters kicked off the discussion by questioning Kilmeade, “Was Jill [Biden] on the cover?” Kilmeade confirmed, “Twice, I think.” The two then volleyed back and forth:
Watters: “She was on the cover twice?”
Kilmeade: “And then you have–”
Watters: “Was Michelle Obama on the cover?”
Kilmeade: “Three times.”
Watters: “Okay. Do you think those two women are prettier than Melania Trump?”
Co-host Kennedy interjected frantically: “You’re not gonna answer that. Not gonna answer that. Not gonna answer that.”
Watters pressed on: “No, do you think they’re pretty?”
Kilmeade answered flatly: “No, no.”
Watters challenged: “Is it not about pretty? Is it about fashion? Because Melania’s also more fashionable.”
Kilmeade concluded confidently: “She’s the most attractive first lady ever. Let’s be honest.”
Watters: Was Jill on the cover? Was Michelle Obama on the cover? Do you think they are prettier than Melania? Melania is also more fashionable.
Kilmeade: She is the most attractive First Lady ever pic.twitter.com/vfMG8j5CJK
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The hosts’ exchange quickly turned playful as they debated other historical First Ladies like Martha Washington and Jackie Kennedy, with Kilmeade joking that portraits don’t provide a clear picture of attractiveness compared to modern photography.
Unlike her predecessors Jill Biden and Michelle Obama, who graced Vanity Fair’s covers multiple times, Melania has faced resistance and outright hostility in mainstream media outlets, despite her poised public image and polished fashion sense.
Former Democratic Congressman Harold Ford Jr. entered the conversation with a more serious perspective. While he acknowledged Melania’s attractiveness, Ford emphasized that she deserves recognition for her intellect and humanitarian efforts rather than simply her looks. “She should not be on the cover,” he said, “not because of her appearance, but because she is a very thoughtful and smart person.” Ford highlighted her initiatives on mental health, children’s issues, and even artificial intelligence — efforts that often get overshadowed by partisan media narratives.
Ford stressed, “She has a persona because people dislike him [President Trump]. She has a persona because of how attractive she is. But this is a very serious woman who is working on important issues.” He concluded with a call to recognize Melania Trump’s serious contributions in the White House’s second term, urging the media and public alike to look beyond superficial judgments.
Melania Trump’s elegance, fashion sense, and poised public appearances have consistently drawn praise from conservatives who see her as a refreshing contrast to the partisan frenzy dominating Washington.
