Melania's office confirms she won't join Donald Trump at White House, wishes him 'great success'
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Melania Trump's office has confirmed she won't join President-elect Donald Trump at the White House as outgoing President Joe Biden hosts him in the Oval Office on Wednesday, November 13.
Reports indicate that Melania may not relocate to Washington full-time for her second term as First Lady as Trump returns to the White House for the first time since leaving in 2021 for a meeting with Biden.
Melania Trump wishes her husband Donald Trump 'great success'
On Wednesday amid multiple reports, Melania Trump's office came out with a statement confirming she won't join Donald Trump at the White House.
In an X post, her office wrote, "Mrs Trump will not be attending today’s meeting at the White House."
"Her husband’s return to the Oval Office to commence the transition process is encouraging, and she wishes him great success," the social media statement added.
Mrs. Trump will not be attending today’s meeting at the White House. Her husband’s return to the Oval Office to commence the transition process is encouraging, and she wishes him great success.
— Office of Melania Trump (@OfficeofMelania) November 13, 2024
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"In this instance, several unnamed sources in the media continue to provide false, misleading, and inaccurate information. Be discerning with your source of news," the post concluded.
Melania Trump is unlikely to move to White House full-time as First Lady
Melania Trump is unlikely to move to the White House to perform a full-time role as First Lady, reported CNN.
Meanwhile, discussions about how and where she will spend her time are ongoing, it reports citing sources.
It said after Jill Biden extended the invitation, discussions ensued regarding the incoming first lady's attendance.
Trump's team had also highlighted the importance of her presence and suggested that she should attend.
Sources have also mentioned a previous scheduling conflict for Melania in connection with her book.
Melania Trump says she's not anxious about becoming first lady again
Before the Election Day interview, Melania Trump indicated she had no anxiety about a second stint as first lady because she’d learned so much from the first time around.
“I’m not anxious because this time is different. I have much more experience and much more knowledge," Melania said on Fox News
"I was in the White House before. When you go in, you know exactly what to expect,” she added.
According to reports, she is anticipated to spend the majority of her time in the next four years not at the White House, but rather between New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, CNN reported.
However, Melania won’t be entirely absent in Washington, She’s still expected to turn up to major events like state dinners and have her own “platform and priorities as first lady," the network reported.
