Reports suggest that Melania Trump, former First Lady, is preparing for a possible return to the White House while breaking away from the traditional norms. Instead of residing full-time at the White House, she intends to divide her time among Washington D.C., New York City, New York, and Palm Beach, Florida, according to sources.
To gear up for a potential transition, Mrs. Trump has started staffing preparations. She has enlisted John Rogers, Goldman Sachs’ executive vice president, to advise her on personnel and ceremonial matters. Rogers was an advisor during her initial tenure as First Lady.
Her decision to forgo the customary White House tea meeting, invited by First Lady Jill Biden, was Mrs. Trump’s first sign of an unorthodox approach. The reason cited was a scheduling conflict related to her forthcoming memoir. Despite pressure from some members of the president-elect’s team, she maintained her autonomy. reports.
According to sources, Melania Trump did not enjoy her previous stay in the White House during Donald Trump’s presidency from 2017 to 2021. It is reported that the couple had separate bedrooms.
In her prior tenure, Mrs. Trump was known for her limited presence in the East Wing, often choosing to be in the family residence and greeting guests and VIPs in the “Map Room” near the elevator. She initiated significant renovations to make the White House compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and a contentious revamp of the White House Rose Garden.
Mrs. Trump’s primary focus appears to be staying close to her son Barron, who is currently studying at New York University. “As much as Melania loves Mar-a-Lago and her life in Palm Beach, she will spend more time in New York with her son, who is more important to her than anything else,” say sources familiar with her plans.
Despite maintaining a relatively low profile during the campaign season, Mrs. Trump’s social media posts have consistently conveyed a positive and hopeful message about America’s future. However, she has been present at only a few key campaign events this year, while her husband has held numerous rallies.
During her previous stint as First Lady, Mrs. Trump launched the “Be Best” campaign against online bullying and advocated for children affected by the opioid crisis. She also established a foundation that raises education funds for children in foster care. reports.
Sources close to Mrs. Trump suggest she will attend mandatory White House events while balancing her schedule and lifestyle preferences among the three locations. This approach would mark a novel way of handling the role of First Lady, which is typically centered in Washington, D.C.
