A former insider recounted a memory of Melania Trump bursting into laughter when Donald Trump promised not to expose the family's secrets during a dinner with ex-Trump ally and former GOP governor Chris Christie.The incident occurred before Christie left his role as a U.S.attorney in 2008 and after Ivanka Trump met her future husband, Jared Kushner, in 2007.

Christie, who had previously prosecuted Kushner's father—a case he described as involving 'the most disgusting defendant'—shared the story during an interview.Trump asked Christie if he had any dirt on the Kushners, with Newsom noting Trump's past interest in matchmaking Ivanka with NFL star Tom Brady.Christie explained federal rules prevent him from sharing such information, stating it would be a crime to do so.

Trump reassured him it would remain confidential, prompting Melania to laugh and advise Christie not to share secrets if they could get him in trouble.Despite this, Christie was still invited to Ivanka's 2009 wedding with Kushner.