Donald Trump and Melania sleep separately but insiders reveal nightly ritual that keeps their bond strong
WASHINGTON, DC: Insiders close to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have revealed a surprising detail about the couple’s nightly routine. Although the couple reportedly sleeps in separate bedrooms — a detail that fueled speculation about their marriage — sources say they continue to share one intimate ritual every night.
As critics raised eyebrows over their living arrangement, particularly after Melania waited months to move into the White House, insiders told the Daily Mail the couple isn't as disconnected as they appear. They say a nightly ritual helps keep their spark alive behind closed doors.
Insiders dish on Donald Trump and Melania’s bedtime routine despite sleeping separately
As curiosity swirls around how Donald Trump and Melania Trump keep the spark alive despite sleeping in separate bedrooms, insiders have shed light on the couple’s quiet nightly ritual.
According to sources, the president and first lady make it a point to eat dinner together every evening, spending time talking before heading off to bed separately.
Insiders revealed, “They ate dinner together every night, though they did not share a bedroom. Trump slept in a room adjacent to the yellow oval room.”
This unconventional routine has even drawn comparisons to the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, who also famously maintained separate bedrooms but enjoyed a long and stable marriage.
Insiders were quick to shut down speculation that the Trumps’ arrangement signaled any marital strife. They said the White House residence staff, who are typically attuned to relationship tension, saw no signs of trouble.
“The residence staff really liked the Trumps during the first term. If you have a frigid marriage on a knife's edge, staff can tell, and it's uncomfortable. There was a good vibe from the housekeepers,” one insider reported.
Insiders point to Donald Trump and Melania’s growing display of affection in public
Insiders have pointed to a growing display of affection between Donald and Melania Trump as a sign that their bond may be strengthening, especially as the president grows older.
One source suggested, “There is a possibility that he is reaching for Melania for both emotional and physical stability, the president is getting older. His gait is not as steady.”
Trump and Melania have recently been spotted at Pope Francis' funeral, showing more public displays of affection than usual.
Though the couple, married since 2005, has often drawn attention for seeming distant or awkward around one another, new photos and videos tell a different story.
At the Vatican, they were seen with their arms wrapped around each other, holding hands, giggling, and even sharing a kiss in full view of cameras. Whether their renewed closeness is age-related or simply a natural shift in their relationship is unclear.
Still, insiders insist their connection is strong. “This is a solid partnership,” one source reported. “They have been married 20 years. There is a synergy between them.”
The insider added that Trump has faced a challenging few months, from implementing major tariff policies to his push for a swift resolution to the war in Ukraine, and that Melania has been a steadying presence.
“The president has had a difficult few weeks. Melania provides an oasis because she remains above and outside the political fray,” the source said.
Melania once revealed Donald Trump’s bedtime habits
According to The Daily Beast, Melania Trump offered a rare glimpse into Donald Trump’s bedroom habits during a Fox News appearance in October 2024.
Promoting her newly released memoir, Melania joined 'The Five' on the day the book hit shelves. When host Greg Gutfeld jokingly asked if she would have still married Trump had she known he’d become president, Melania paused with a playful finger in the air. “Huh. That’s an interesting question,” she said, drawing laughter from the panel.
The conversation took a cheeky turn when Gutfeld pressed further, asking if Trump sleeps, to which Melania confirmed, "He doesn't sleep much. He does, of course." He then asked whether her husband wears pajamas to bed. With a smile, she simply replied, “No.”
When pushed on what he does wear, Melania coyly responded with a zipped-lips gesture, sending the studio into more laughter.
Fox host Jesse Watters quickly steered the discussion toward the couple’s early days. “One of the things she does get into the book, Greg, since I have read it and you haven’t: the first date, and how he courted you,” Watters said. “That courtship is very special.”
In her 256-page memoir, described by critics as a "platitude-ridden tale", Melania recounts meeting Trump at a New York Fashion Week party in 1998. “From the moment our conversation began, I was captivated by his charm and easygoing nature,” she writes, recalling how Trump flirted with her.
