All her life experience have given her confidence
Trump is familiar with many if not most of the media that covers his events. He often calls them by name. No doubt she was not only a new face, but asked a question about an area close to his heart.—the veterans. And area also close to her heart
His adult children have repeatedly remarked what a good listener their father is. This is an example. He followed her question not with an answer but with a question about herself
Was she a vet? How was she involved?
Instincts or just a good businessman.
Her life change again. As it has each time people have rewarded her ! Oprah, Yes to the Dress , her community as parade Marshall. There is something about her that people notice , but she herself obviously presents herself well that so many have noticed.
She is a beauty!