Melania Trump Declines White House Invitation to Join President-Elect Donald Trump, Report Reveals
Melania Trump Declines White House Invitation: In a surprising development, Melania Trump will not accompany President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday, despite an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, according to recent reports. This gesture marks a break from tradition, as outgoing first ladies typically invite their successors for a meeting over tea when their spouses meet in the Oval Office.
The customary tea meeting has been a way for outgoing and incoming first ladies to extend goodwill and support a smooth transition. In 2016, Michelle Obama hosted Melania Trump for tea at the White House shortly after Trump won the election. However, this tradition was disrupted in 2020 when Melania Trump chose not to meet with Jill Biden, as Donald Trump contested the election results, repeatedly asserting he was the true winner. This decision reflected the contentious atmosphere surrounding the transition and the Trumps’ strong opposition to the election outcome.
Reports indicate that Melania and Jill Biden have not spoken since Donald Trump secured the 2024 election victory. Nonetheless, the President-elect and President Biden had a conversation over the phone, signaling the start of formal communications between the two leaders.
While President Joe Biden and Jill Biden have both emphasized their commitment to a peaceful transition of power to the upcoming Trump administration, insiders suggest that Melania Trump might not plan to reside at the White House full-time once her husband officially returns to office in January. According to a source familiar with the matter, “Mrs. Trump is not going, and they have not spoken,” pointing to the potential continuation of distance between the first ladies.
In contrast to 2020, when Donald Trump declined to invite Joe Biden to the White House after losing the election, the Bidens have taken a different approach by extending a warm welcome to the incoming first family. The Bidens have confirmed that they will attend Trump’s inauguration ceremony in January, underscoring their commitment to a respectful transition of power.
With President-elect Trump’s upcoming visit to the Oval Office set for Wednesday, this historic meeting marks a significant moment as the White House prepares for a new chapter under his leadership.
