Melania’s Origin Sparks Buzz As Trump Calls Her ‘From Austria’ In Throwback Video

Melania’s Origin Sparks Buzz As Trump Calls Her ‘From Austria’ In Throwback Video

A resurfaced video of Donald Trump from the Kentucky Derby is going viral after he incorrectly introduced Melania Trump as being “from Austria.” The clip, dating back to 1999, shows Trump speaking at the Derby with Melania, then Melania Knauss, by his side. The moment has sparked a wave of reactions online, with users pointing out that Melania is actually from Slovenia. The video resurfaced just as the 2026 Derby grabbed headlines, adding fresh attention to the decades-old gaffe.