Jill Biden Extends Invitation to Melania Trump Amid Presidential Transition
Following the November presidential elections, in which Donald Trump emerged victorious, First Lady Jill Biden extended a traditional invitation to Melania Trump for tea at the White House. This gesture, commonly shared between outgoing and incoming First Ladies during the presidential transition, was aimed at fostering goodwill. However, reports suggest that Melania declined the offer.
In an interview with The Washington Post, Jill Biden expressed disappointment over the break in tradition. “I congratulated her and offered my help,” Jill shared. “What would be the point of nastiness?” Despite the declined invitation, Jill later sent a note to Melania through President Biden when the two leaders met at the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in December.
The two First Ladies later encountered each other at former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on January 9, where Jill noted that Melania thanked her during their brief exchange.
Melania Trump Reflects on the Transition Process
In December 2024, Melania Trump appeared on Fox & Friends and shared her thoughts on the presidential transition. Reflecting on her first experience, she said, “The first time was challenging; we didn’t have much of the information. The information was withheld from us by the previous administration. But this time, I have everything—it’s a very different transition the second time around.”
During the same interview, host Brian Kilmeade asked if Melania would consider appearing on magazine covers again as First Lady.
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