Melania Trump Declines White House Invitation

Melania Trump has declined an invitation from First Lady Jill Biden to visit the White House, preferring to remain out of the spotlight as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency. This decision appears to stem from lingering resentment over a 2022 FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago, which Melania described as an 'invasion of privacy.' Meanwhile, Donald Trump and Joe Biden have met in the Oval Office, marking a significant shift from the contentious transition four years ago, with both parties stressing a peaceful handover of power. Trump will assume the presidency on January 20, following a decisive election win that also saw Republicans gain control of Congress. Despite the cordial meeting, Melania's absence breaks the tradition of outgoing and incoming first ladies meeting, reflecting ongoing tensions between the Trumps and Bidens.