{"id":22422,"date":"2025-02-22T19:45:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T19:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22422"},"modified":"2025-02-22T19:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T19:45:06","slug":"kathie-lee-gifford-reveals-how-donald-trump-saved-her-and-her-daughters-lives-in-the-90s-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22422","title":{"rendered":"Kathie Lee Gifford Reveals How Donald Trump &#8216;Saved&#8217; Her and Her Daughter\u2019s Lives in the &#8217;90s \u2013 Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">During an appearance on a podcast, the TV show host and singer-songwriter shared the chilling details of the incident, crediting Donald Trump, who immediately vowed to handle the matter himself, with saving their lives.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In early February 2025, Kathie Lee Gifford made a revealing appearance on the &#8220;Sage Steele Podcast,&#8221; where she opened up about pivotal moments in her life.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-second-floor__HFrmf\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container Primis_wrap__HE_9k Primis_wrap__6YWKq\">\n<div class=\"Primis_square__r4HeJ\" data-position=\"in_article_2_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis\" data-slot-type=\"8\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CI_09qaF2IsDFUjn_QUdPbwD1g\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"7\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">During the interview, she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTOq35RcHE\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTOq35RcHE\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">reflected on many things<\/a>, including her decades-long career, the enduring grief of losing her husband, Frank Gifford, and her complex friendship with President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Dressed casually in a knitted sweater and jeans, Kathie also shared a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGWDPggxlQa\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGWDPggxlQa\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">harrowing story<\/a> from 31 years ago when she was preparing to host the Miss America Pageant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She had her newborn daughter with her when the FBI contacted her husband, warning that a dangerous criminal was on the loose and targeting his wife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The FBI urged Frank to continue as if nothing was wrong so the criminal wouldn&#8217;t realize they were onto him. 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The president, without hesitation, assured Frank that he would handle the situation personally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;[&#8230;] Donald said \u2014 this is why I will love this man for my whole life \u2014 he said, &#8216;Frank don&#8217;t you worry about it. I&#8217;ve got your girls. 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posted on February 7, 2025. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"791\" height=\"368\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Kathie Lee Gifford during her appearance on &#8220;The Sage Steele Show&#8221; posted on February 7, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to the singer-songwriter, Frank then called the FBI back, informing them that he had Donald&#8217;s word that he would take care of the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Knowing nothing about what was going on, Kathie then received a call from Donald himself the next day, who told her he was sending his private helicopter to ensure she and her daughter returned home safely, as well as security guards for her protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/P7FJlP7b9FPF-56mSoWXfT_Q4uFCNYvO_iOjCT2Ylh8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDFiNzQwYjE4OWNmMmRhYzAwZGJmNzJkNDliZjg3YmMwNzU5NGNlZWZlYTVhOTMyMDNmMGUwNTAzZTZlZDljYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9Nzg5JmhlaWdodD0zNzA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-1Kik4iW8RR8QAwbsJJZWbcbZUBlM73mgoGAsAXDtA8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDFiNzQwYjE4OWNmMmRhYzAwZGJmNzJkNDliZjg3YmMwNzU5NGNlZWZlYTVhOTMyMDNmMGUwNTAzZTZlZDljYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9Nzg5JmhlaWdodD0zNzA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FcpIdOlD3xHF5I0lR7-bfjrKTa6Ip-nKzdIals6aC0M\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDFiNzQwYjE4OWNmMmRhYzAwZGJmNzJkNDliZjg3YmMwNzU5NGNlZWZlYTVhOTMyMDNmMGUwNTAzZTZlZDljYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9Nzg5JmhlaWdodD0zNzA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Daj51UUtqVRoI0BI1_76Ke6w1BwYj-bv-Js8BdP8R48\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDFiNzQwYjE4OWNmMmRhYzAwZGJmNzJkNDliZjg3YmMwNzU5NGNlZWZlYTVhOTMyMDNmMGUwNTAzZTZlZDljYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9Nzg5JmhlaWdodD0zNzA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/5DQ4a_u-a5y2QMTd9roIabPWaKSgRwJYSxWvzcBKQco\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDFiNzQwYjE4OWNmMmRhYzAwZGJmNzJkNDliZjg3YmMwNzU5NGNlZWZlYTVhOTMyMDNmMGUwNTAzZTZlZDljYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9Nzg5JmhlaWdodD0zNzA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/01b740b189cf2dac00dbf72d49bf87bc07594ceefea5a93203f0e0503e6ed9cb.png\" alt=\"Kathie Lee Gifford during her appearance on &quot;The Sage Steele Show&quot; 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Only then did she realize the extent of the danger and the measures that had been taken to protect her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite the chilling revelation, Kathie refused to be intimidated. When asked if she wanted to back out of hosting, she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tWZS07Tbj-Q?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tWZS07Tbj-Q?feature=shared\">responded\u00a0<\/a>firmly, &#8220;Hell no! Nobody&#8217;s going to make me afraid.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The show went on as planned, with Donald&#8217;s security detail remaining by her side. After the pageant, Kathie was discreetly taken home via a different route to avoid any lingering threats. Unbeknownst to her, an FBI agent had also been stationed at her home in Connecticut, protecting her three-year-old son, Cody.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/XIGVIFAcjV04D5o2htdMhhYcAP0mAGBN9zJtfiGm1LA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQyMWNlY2Y5NTVlZjQ3NDJmNjU1MjRlNDJiZDg5NmNjNTI0NWNlOTExMzViOWZmMzRiZTNmNTRiMzIwMjFkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM5MQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/nAzOwkA43TOg--eE-nMIZOvMZaPq8Qa4l91UsnBAtTg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQyMWNlY2Y5NTVlZjQ3NDJmNjU1MjRlNDJiZDg5NmNjNTI0NWNlOTExMzViOWZmMzRiZTNmNTRiMzIwMjFkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM5MQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/NxynWFnLHZ_7s06fj3IA-gn1oWVEA2c9gyif96IDMIM\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQyMWNlY2Y5NTVlZjQ3NDJmNjU1MjRlNDJiZDg5NmNjNTI0NWNlOTExMzViOWZmMzRiZTNmNTRiMzIwMjFkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM5MQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/l-wYRNco0Zc-zaZqIZ5xP8Y2tyxNcJPRbVNuK4k7s6g\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQyMWNlY2Y5NTVlZjQ3NDJmNjU1MjRlNDJiZDg5NmNjNTI0NWNlOTExMzViOWZmMzRiZTNmNTRiMzIwMjFkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM5MQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/G5atpCDC0MljPkYAcTGaDKmiAJA9oraVSnf9poZfK6U\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQyMWNlY2Y5NTVlZjQ3NDJmNjU1MjRlNDJiZDg5NmNjNTI0NWNlOTExMzViOWZmMzRiZTNmNTRiMzIwMjFkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM5MQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/e421cecf955ef4742f65524e42bd896cc5245ce91135b9ff34be3f54b32021db.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump with Kathy Lee and Frank Gifford at Will Rogers Follies' party on August 3, 1992, in New York. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2391\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Donald Trump with Kathy Lee and Frank Gifford at Will Rogers Follies&#8217; party on August 3, 1992, in New York. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Days later, while at the movies with her son, an FBI agent approached her with the news that the suspect had been captured. 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Donald saved my life, saved my daughter&#8217;s life and if I called him today [he] would save it again. 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A screen then appeared, showing Kathie speaking from Tennessee. The 71-year-old TV personality reflected on their shared memories and the joy of their bond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I always loved hugging you and just drench in that beautiful sunshine of a smile you have,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\">said<\/a>\u00a0warmly. Apologizing for her absence, she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\">joked<\/a>, &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry to miss your big day. But you know I&#8217;m very busy. Very busy, very important. Not!&#8221; She\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\">ended<\/a>\u00a0the message, &#8220;I love you, sweetheart! 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Some praised her timeless beauty, while others speculated about cosmetic enhancements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I didn&#8217;t even recognize her she&#8217;s done way too much with her face,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0one commenter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEqGAaHIkDY\/c\/18053342633054245\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEqGAaHIkDY\/c\/18053342633054245\/\">noted<\/a>. Someone else\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\">exclaimed<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Botox!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0while another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\">speculated<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Loads of Plastic surgery there Kathy. 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I started getting in training for that long before I started shooting the movie,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Grief also played a significant role following the death of her husband in 2015. &#8220;I&#8217;d lost weight right after my own husband had passed away because that&#8217;s why they call it a diet \u2014 they die, and you don&#8217;t want to eat&#8230;I don&#8217;t even remember eating after Frank passed,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\">shared<\/a>, adding that she has never been a big eater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-11\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In a 2017 interview with Prevention, she reflected on aging with gratitude.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;All day long, life is about choice. 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