First lady Melania Trump rolls out AI audiobook of first memoir in Spanish
First Lady Melania Trump is making waves in the publishing world with the launch of a Spanish-language edition of her memoir audiobook, utilizing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. This innovative release, which follows the English version that debuted earlier this year, aims to connect with millions of Spanish-speaking listeners, reflecting Mrs. Trump’s commitment to making her story accessible to a broader audience. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, she expressed her motivation, stating, “This release is inspired directly by the Spanish-speaking community, whose enthusiasm and heartfelt requests encouraged me to make my story accessible to Spanish speakers everywhere.” The Spanish edition features an AI-generated voice that captures her unique mannerisms and authenticity, ensuring that listeners experience her narrative as intended.
The audiobook’s production was made possible through a collaboration with ElevenLabs, a company specializing in AI voice technology. CEO Mati Staniszewski expressed excitement over the project, noting that it represents a significant step in the intersection of AI and publishing. The release is not just about the audiobook itself; it is accompanied by a promotional campaign that includes billboards in Times Square, emphasizing the importance of this endeavor in reaching a wider audience. As the first lady ventures into this “new frontier” of publishing, she reflects on the emotional journey of writing her memoir, which she describes as filled with “emotional highs and lows.” Her memoir, titled “Melania,” is not only a personal account but also a collector’s edition that features photographs she has taken during her travels, further enriching the narrative.
Looking ahead, Mrs. Trump plans to expand her audiobook offerings to include additional foreign-language editions, thereby broadening her reach even further. This move aligns with her previous statements about the rewarding nature of sharing her truth and the strength found in her personal stories. As anticipation builds for the upcoming documentary film “MELANIA,” set to debut in theaters on January 30, 2026, the first lady continues to explore new avenues for storytelling, leveraging technology to connect with audiences around the globe. Both the Spanish and English versions of the audiobook are available for purchase on MelaniaTrump.com, marking a pivotal moment in the integration of AI technology within the literary landscape.
EXCLUSIVE:
First lady Melania Trump
is launching a Spanish-language edition of the audiobook of her memoir using artificial intelligence (AI) audio technology to bring her story to millions of Spanish-speaking listeners, Fox News Digital has learned.
The first lady released her
first memoir, “Melania,”
last year and released the English-language audiobook in May.
On Tuesday, the first lady released her first foreign-language edition of the audiobook—powered by AI. Fox News Digital has learned that additional foreign-language AI audiobooks will be announced in the coming weeks.
AI MELANIA: FIRST LADY EMBARKS ON ‘NEW FRONTIER’ IN PUBLISHING WITH AUDIOBOOK OF MEMOIR
“Today, we launch the very first foreign-language version of my audiobook, beginning with Espanol, built with artificial intelligence,” the first lady told Fox News Digital. “This release is inspired directly by the Spanish-speaking community, whose enthusiasm and heartfelt requests encouraged me to make my story accessible to Spanish speakers everywhere.”
The Spanish language edition features an AI-generated voice of Mrs. Trump—expertly created by ElevenLabs—to deliver the audiobook in a way that maintains the first lady’s “mannerism, purpose, and authenticity,” while bringing her story to millions of Spanish-speaking listeners.
Meanwhile, billboards to promote the audiobook will be up in Times Square in New York City.
Upon the release of the English audiobook, the first lady told Fox News Digital she was “proud to be at the forefront of publishing’s new frontier – the intersection of
artificial intelligence
technology and audio.”
MELANIA TRUMP TO RELEASE ‘COLLECTOR’S EDITION’ OF MEMOIR FEATURING IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHED BY FORMER FIRST LADY
The first lady said ElevenLabs AI developed “an AI-generated replica of my voice under strict supervision, which will establish an unforgettable connection with my personal story, in multiple languages for listeners worldwide.”
ElevenLabs AI CEO Mati Staniszewski told Fox News Digital earlier this year that they are “excited that Melania Trump trusted our technology to power this first-of-its-kind audiobook project.”
The Spanish and English versions of the audiobook are available on MelaniaTrump.com.
Upon the release of the memoir last year, the first lady told Fox News Digital that writing her story was “an amazing journey filled with emotional highs and lows.”
“Each story shaped me into who I am today,” she said. “Although daunting at times, the process has been incredibly rewarding, reminding me of my strength, and the beauty of sharing my truth.”
“Melania” is the first lady’s first book. She released the original book along with a special collector’s edition that includes photos hand-selected by the first lady, many of which she photographed herself of her home and of various trips she has taken around the world.
Meanwhile, “MELANIA,” the film, will debut exclusively in theaters worldwide on Jan. 30, 2026.
The first lady will be the subject of the upcoming documentary.
