Melania Trump criticizes Obamas over withheld transition help
In a recent interview, Melania Trump criticized the Obamas, stating that they complicated her move to the White House in 2017. "The first time was challenging, we didn’t have much of the information. The information was withheld from us by the previous administration," declared the First Lady.
Melania Trump spoke with Fox News, revealing her plans for when she returns to the White House and reflecting on her past experience in Washington, D.C. She mentioned her intention to spend much more time at the Washington residence and took the opportunity to criticize her predecessors, Barack and Michelle Obama.
The First Lady expects this move to be easier due to her experience and lack of reliance on her predecessors. This suggests she holds some resentment towards the Obamas, who were expected to provide information about the house and transition process. According to Melania, Barack and Michelle did not offer the guidance needed.
The first time was challenging, we didn’t have much of the information - Melania said in an interview with Fox News. The information was withheld from us by the previous administration. But this time I have everything. I have the plans, I already packed, I have selected the furniture. So it’s a very different transition this time, the second time around.
Melania Trump welcomed the new year in an elegant black gown. Donald Trump accompanied her.
Melania's apparent resentment towards the Obamas might be connected to reports that Michelle decided to skip Trump's inauguration.
Melania's suggestion that Michelle and Barack did not welcome them warmly when they moved into the White House in 2017 shouldn't be surprising—considering the awkward exchange that took place when the Trumps arrived at the presidential residence on Donald's inauguration day.
At that time, Melania gave Michelle a gift—a photo frame wrapped in a Tiffany blue box—but Michelle only glanced at the gift with a sour expression before passing it to Barack, who handed it to a nearby aide.
Melania Trump felt that during her husband's previous presidency, "people didn’t accept" her.
Maybe they didn’t understand me the way maybe they do now. And I didn’t have much support, she added.
In the opinion of Melania, many people viewed her then as "just a wife of the president."
But I’m standing on my own two feet, independent. I have my own thoughts, I have my own, ‘yes’ and ‘no,' she emphasized.
Melania Trump plans to make changes to the White House decor and intends to balance the duties of the First Lady with her roles as a mother and wife. She expressed hope for "exciting four years" and emphasized that her priority is to serve the country. Donald Trump's inauguration will take place on January 20.
