Staff Reports
Melania Trump has quietly decided to sit out her husband’s momentous trip to the White House for the traditional transition meeting with President Joe Biden. The sources murmuring behind the scenes suggest that the First Lady has a “prior commitment,” which seems about as believable as a vegan at a steakhouse. The real story, however, might be that the former model does not intend to mingle with the Bidens.
While it’s customary for the outgoing and incoming first ladies to share a cozy tea party while their husbands conduct politics as usual, Melania has never been one to conform to such expectations. According to insiders, she’s not itching to share a cup of tea with someone whose husband has sanctioned investigations into her home. The Bidens may want to wipe that smug grin off their faces; Melania’s absences speak louder than words.
#BREAKING: First Lady Melania Trump reportedly declines invitation to meet with Jill Biden during President-elect Trump's Wednesday White House visit. The left lunatics don’t respect her from the beginning. Good for Melania. pic.twitter.com/P4DSyYbxTj
— Ape𝕏 (@CubanOnlyTrump) November 12, 2024
The speculation around her decision has birthed theories deeper than just a scheduling conflict. With buzz surrounding the FBI’s infamous raid on Mar-a-Lago still fresh, one source reportedly pointed out that Jill Biden’s family isn’t the ideal company for Melania—especially given the past encounters with the federal agents that may have blurred the lines of privacy. Perhaps the former First Lady doesn’t want to be caught under the watchful, prying eyes of those at the White House.
Instead of embracing a traditional role, Melania Trump is paving her own unique path as first lady. An expert on first ladies highlighted her nonconformity to the expected norms, noting that she often prefers “to do things her way” instead of the analytical “how it should be done” approach typical of her predecessors. This independence is refreshing, albeit bewildering to most.
Rumors abound that Melania has set her sights firmly on New York City, allowing her son Barron to adjust at New York University while she takes her time figuring out how—if at all—she will operate in her new role. With whispers of plans to collaborate with Goldman Sachs to construct her team in the East Wing, it seems Melania is more interested in running her own program than playing the political family game.
While the Biden administration could be hoping to drag her into the fray of political hospitality, Melania Trump remains unamused—opting instead to craft her own legacy on her own terms. Forget waiting for coffee and chit-chat; the First Lady has more significant matters at hand, and it appears she’s not interested in the party hosted by the Bidens. And good for her; sometimes, the best block against a shabby administration is sheer disinterest.
