White House Condemns 60 Minutes Australia Report on Melania Trump

The White House slammed 60 Minutes Australia for its report on Melania Trump, releasing a statement calling the program 'unprofessional and irresponsible.' The statement accused the Australian current affairs show of tarnishing the First Lady's reputation and failing to respect her privacy. "It is unprofessional and irresponsible for 60 Minutes Australia to tarnish and defame the reputation of the First Lady of the United States," the statement read. "The details of Mrs. Trump’s personal life and family should be respected as private. One must consider the potential harm caused by creating unfounded narratives solely to garner clicks." The White House did not offer specific details about the report's inaccuracies but implied the program's claims were unfounded. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between media outlets and high-profile individuals, and raises questions about the ethical considerations of reporting on personal matters of public figures.