Kathie Lee Gifford’s Shocking Revelation: How Donald Trump Saved Her Life
Kathie Lee Gifford stunned audiences on the Sage Steele Podcast with a harrowing story she had kept secret for decades. The beloved TV host opened up about her career, the loss of her husband Frank Gifford, and a terrifying moment when she relied on Donald Trump to save her life.
Thirty-one years ago, while preparing to host the Miss America Pageant, Kathie received a chilling FBI warning—she was the target of a dangerous fugitive. Authorities told Frank to remain calm, but he refused to take chances. Desperate, he turned to Trump.
Through tears, Kathie recalled Trump’s reassuring words: “Frank, don’t worry. I’ve got your girls.” The next day, Trump personally arranged for his private helicopter to transport Kathie and her newborn daughter to safety, with his security team surrounding them. She spent days under 24-hour armed protection. Only on the morning of the pageant did she grasp the full danger—reading in the newspaper that her life had been directly threatened.
Despite the fear, Kathie refused to back out. “Hell no! Nobody’s going to make me afraid.” With Trump’s security detail by her side, she hosted the event and was later whisked away through a secret exit. Meanwhile, an FBI agent guarded her three-year-old son at home. Days later, the fugitive was captured, but the fear never fully faded.
Decades later, Kathie still credits Trump with saving her life. “Donald saved my life, saved my daughter’s life, and if I called him today, he would do it again.”
Kathie Lee’s Surprise Today Appearance Sparks Controversy
Kathie recently made headlines again with a surprise Today appearance for Hoda Kotb’s farewell. As Jenna Bush Hager played a heartfelt video message, Kathie walked into the studio, stunning the crowd.
However, social media buzzed with speculation over her seemingly ageless appearance. Critics accused her of excessive cosmetic work, while fans defended her. “She looks incredible!” one admirer gushed.
Grief, Weight Loss, and Reinvention
Beyond the drama, Kathie revealed she lost weight for an upcoming movie role she wrote for herself and Craig Ferguson. Playing a widow who copes with grief by running, she prepared both physically and emotionally.
Losing Frank in 2015 deeply affected her. “That’s why they call it a ‘diet’—they die, and you don’t want to eat.” Still, she remains resilient, summing up her outlook: “If you grieve what you’ve lost at the expense of being grateful for what you have, you might as well take a dirt nap.”
From surviving a life-threatening ordeal to embracing new challenges, Kathie Lee Gifford proves she’s unstoppable.
