Melania skips tradition: No meeting with Jill Biden at White House
According to reports from American and British media, Melania Trump will not attend the traditional meeting with the current First Lady, Jill Biden. It is reported that Donald Trump's wife will not accompany her husband during his planned Wednesday visit to the White House.
Since the 1950s, it has been customary in the United States for the sitting president and the president-elect to meet with each other's spouses before the official inauguration. This time, however, such a meeting will not occur—at least regarding the spouses of the current and future heads of state.
According to American and British media, Melania Trump will not join Jill Biden, the wife of the current U.S. President, Joe Biden, for the traditional tea. On Wednesday, Donald Trump is expected to visit the Oval Office of the White House at the invitation of the president, but his wife will not accompany him.
Melania Trump will not meet with Jill Biden. What is the reason?
Reports about Melania Trump's absence are provided by CNN and the British newspaper "Daily Mail". According to the latter, the matter is settled—the two women have not even spoken, although Jill Biden is said to have extended an invitation. The reason for Melania Trump's absence in Washington is not known. CNN suggests it may relate to other commitments the future First Lady has, possibly due to the recent publication of her memoirs.
It is noteworthy that in 2020, Donald Trump and his wife completely ignored Joe Biden and his wife and did not attend the meeting at the White House. The atmosphere was very tense at that time, as the outgoing U.S. president disagreed with the election results, leading to a crowd storming the Capitol.
Will Trump's wife not reside in the White House? Sensational news
There is speculation in the media regarding Melania Trump's role during her husband's potential second term. It is rumoured that she desires more independence, which might mean she will not live in Washington. This is according to "People" magazine, which reports that Trump's wife does not wish to relocate to the U.S. capital.
She currently resides in New York, where her son Barron Trump attends the Stern School of Business. Melania Trump frequently travels to Florida, where Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's luxurious estate with a golf course, is located. However, others claim these are just rumours and that Melania Trump will live in the White House.
