Melania Trump has opted out of the customary White House meeting with First Lady Jill Biden, a decision that breaks with tradition during a transition of power. This meeting typically serves as a gesture of goodwill between outgoing and incoming first ladies, but Melania’s absence continues a pattern established after the contentious 2020 election, where she also did not meet with Biden.
Initially, it was suggested that Melania’s non-attendance was due to a scheduling conflict related to her recently released memoir. However, sources indicate that her decision is more deeply rooted in her dissatisfaction with the Biden administration, particularly in light of the FBI’s 2022 raid on her Mar-a-Lago estate. A close associate reportedly described the Bidens as “disgusting,” reflecting Melania’s reluctance to engage with them.
Jill Biden had extended the traditional invitation for tea, but Melania has firmly declined, signaling her intention to maintain distance from the current first lady. This choice underscores Melania Trump’s desire for independence as she prepares to resume her role as first lady after Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory. The meeting between the two first ladies was scheduled for Wednesday, coinciding with a separate meeting between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, which aims to symbolize a peaceful transition of power.
