Melania Trump calls for the U.S. to 'unite' and reveals her priority if her husband is elected for the second time as she prepares for first solo campaign event

Melania Trump talked about the importance of unifying the nation at a time when her husband's MAGA supporters are causing division in the Republican Party.

'We must unite in our effort to establish a society where equality is the everyday experience of every American,' the former first lady told Fox News Digital. 'Individual freedom provides a unifying set of principles, and ultimately establishes our American way.'

'Together, we must nourish and safeguard the seeds of liberty,' she continued. 'Because, when successful, America blossoms into a magnificent place where everyone can practice their beliefs, share new ideas, and express individualism — this is when we are our best.'

Melania Trump's comments came as Donald Trump sits in a New York courtroom watching jury selection as he faces felony charges related to a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Melania Trump talked about the importance of uniting the country

Melania has not been at her husband's side during the trial and distanced herself from the case. Sources close to her told DailyMail.com she is following the news but is likely angry that Trump drug their son Barron into the case. 

And she made her call for unity as a third House Republican joined an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, citing outrage over Johnson's decision to move forward on aid to Ukraine. Several conservatives object to sending more money to the wartorn nation.

In the interview, the former first lady also outlined what she would do if she returns to the White House. 

'The safety and well-being of American families remains my top priority,' she told Fox News Digital. 'Our children are our future leaders, tomorrow's innovators.'

She added that it's 'essential we provide the highest level of care to our next generation; to insure they not only thrive but reach their full potential.'

'In turn, our nation will sustain for generations,' she said.

Melania Trump started a Be Best initiative when she was first lady that was dedicated to child safety. 

She has kept her distance from the 2024 election cycle but, on Saturday night, she will host her first solo event: a fundraiser for Log Cabin Republicans at the couple's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla.

She has long ties to the group. In 2021, she was the special guest at a dinner the Log Cabin Republicans hosted at Mar-a-Lago, where she was given an award. 

The evening she hosts a fundraiser for them, Donald Trump will be in Wilmington, Del., for a campaign rally.

Melania Trump made a rare public appearance with Donald Trump when she joined him last month to vote in Florida's primary

Donald Trump at the Manhattan court house - Melania has not been at his side during the trial

It will be a rare political appearance by Melania Trump, who has stayed away from her husband's re-election bid. 

She did appear behind-closed-doors with him last month at a massive fundraiser for his campaign that brought in over $50 million.

It's unclear what role Melania Trump will play in her husband's campaign for a second term in the White House.  

She has made only two formal public appearances for his campaign: his kickoff in November 2022 and last month when she appeared with him to vote in the Florida presidential primary.

Afterwards, she was asked when she is going to return to the campaign trail.

'Stay tuned,' she replied. 

Saturday event's is the launch for the Log Cabin Republicans' 'Road to Victory' program, which plans to target voters in swing states.  The group is for LGBT conservatives.

Richard Grenell, who had served as Trump's ambassador to Germany and is openly gay, will also appear at Saturday's event. 

The former first lady remains popular among Trump's MAGA supporters but something of an enigma.

In the seven months of Donald Trump's campaign she has barely been visible.

Her most notable absence was on Super Tuesday, which was one of Donald Trump's biggest nights of the election season. It marked the contest where he essentially won the Republican nomination.

She didn't appear at his victory event at Mar-a-Lago even as most of his adult children were there. 

Melania Trump had an event for Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago in November 2021 

Melania Trump, her son Barron and father Viktor at Easter Brunch at Mar-a-Lago

She has been by her husband's side for some events at Mar-a-Lago.

She and their son Barron were at Mar-a-Lago's traditional Easter brunch. And last month, she joined the former president when he hosted Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary.