Kathie Lee Gifford recently shared a powerful and emotional story on the Sage Steele Podcast, offering listeners a glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of her life. Reflecting on her career, the grief of losing her husband Frank, and her unique friendship with Donald Trump, Kathie revealed a chilling incident from 31 years ago,

While preparing to host the Miss America Pageant, Kathie was unaware that an FBI agent had warned Frank about a dangerous criminal targeting her. The FBI advised Frank to act normally to avoid alerting the suspect, but Frank, determined to protect Kathie and their newborn daughter, reached out to Donald Trump. Kathie became emotional recounting Trump’s reassuring words: “I’ve got your girls, don’t worry.”