Kathie Lee Gifford recently shared an extraordinary story during an appearance on

the Sage Steele Podcast, a moment that stunned listeners and shed light on a lesser-

known chapter of her life. Seated comfortably in a knitted sweater and jeans

, the legendary TV host and singer-songwriter took a reflective journey through her decades-

long career, the lingering grief of losing her husband, Frank Gifford,

and the complexities of her friendship with President Donald Trump.

The conversation took an unexpected turn when Kathie recounted a chilling incident from 31 years ago—a time when she was preparing to host the Miss America Pageant.

She had her newborn daughter by her side when the FBI contacted Frank

with an urgent warning: a dangerous criminal was on the loose and had targeted his wife.

The FBI advised Frank to continue as if nothing

was wrong, so the suspect wouldn’t realize he was under surveillance. But Frank wasn’t willing to take any risks with his

wife and child’s safety. With fear tightening its grip, he turned to someone he trusted implicitly—Donald Trump.

Kathie became emotional as she recalled Frank’s conversation with the future president. “Donald said—this is why I will love this man for my whole life—he said, ‘Frank,

don’t you worry about it. I’ve got your girls. I’ve got your girls, and don’t you worry,’” she shared, her voice thick with emotion.