Reason for Vogue’s Melania Trump snub revealed and what could put magazine ‘first in line’ for interview

WASHINGTON DC: Melania Trump remains absent from the cover of Vogue magazine despite being in her second term as First Lady.

While Democrat First Ladies, including Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Obama, have been featured on the cover, Republican First Ladies Laura Bush and Nancy Reagan were only granted inside spreads.

Reports suggest that Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has entirely excluded Melania and has no intention of featuring her unless certain conditions arise.

Vogue would be 'first in line' if Melania left Donald Trump

Insiders claim that Wintour has made it clear she would only invite Melania Trump for an interview under specific circumstances.

"Something extraordinary would have to happen. If she was going to leave Donald, if there was a hint of divorce, Anna would be first in line for an interview," Daily Mail reported.

Vogue's stance has led to a backlash in Trump circles, with the publication earning the nickname "Conde Nasty" and facing a wave of canceled subscriptions.

The magazine’s exclusion of Melania contrasts with Wintour’s past statement, "I think it’s important for Vogue to support women who are leading change in this country," which she said to The Economist when asked about Melania’s style during Trump’s 2019 UK state visit the publication noted. 

It said, the first lady's pro-choice stance on abortion rights, revealed in her autobiography, could have made for a compelling interview if only Wintour had put aside her preconceptions.

Vogue's workforce 'traumatized' by Trump's reelection

According to the report, Wintour’s leadership style has been tested as employees at Conde Nast reacted strongly to Donald Trump’s reelection.

"Conde Nast had been in such a liberal democratic bubble that they didn’t see it coming; the whole team were in shock in the US," a source shared.

Younger employees at Conde Nast reportedly broke down in tears on election day.

"The younger team members at Conde Nast were in tears on the day of the election. There had to be special meetings and counseling arranged for them in the offices. It was really weird. Like come on guys, did you not see this coming?" the source added.

Melania Trump’s past connections to Vogue and fashion elite

Melania Trump was once closely linked to Vogue, having been mentored by the magazine’s former editor-at-large, Andre Leon Talley.

Her high-profile wedding to Donald Trump in 2005 featured a $100,000 to $200,000 John Galliano for Dior dress, and she landed a Vogue cover in February of that year with the headline, "How to Marry a Billionaire."

She was regularly seen at Paris’s summer couture shows and was frequently photographed with designer Manolo Blahnik.

In 2006, Vogue featured her in a spread showcasing her pregnancy, posing by the steps of Trump’s private jet. This marked her second appearance on the cover of Vogue, reinforcing her influence in the fashion world at the time.

However, after becoming first lady, Melania was shunned by the fashion elite. The Daily Mail reported that Vogue "takes a hugely dim view" of any fashion house that chooses to dress her.

Despite this, Melania and her daughter Ivanka Trump have continued to make bold fashion statements.

At the presidential inauguration, Ivanka wore a Christian Dior retro suit, while Melania donned a custom-made gown.

As for her reaction to being ignored by Vogue, Melania once reportedly declared, "I don’t give a f**k about Vogue."