On July 18 , 2016 , she gave a speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention . The speech contained a paragraph that was nearly identical to a paragraph of Michelle Obama 's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention . When asked about the speech , Melania said she wrote the speech herself " with as little help as possible . " Two days later , Trump staff writer Meredith McIver took responsibility and apologized for the " confusion "
2008 Democratic National Convention
2008 Democratic National Convention
Melania Trump