Biden Hosts Trump for Historic Transition Meeting

Melania Trump has declined an invitation from President Joe Biden to meet at the White House, marking a notable snub of outgoing First Lady Jill Biden during the presidential transition. This refusal follows a contentious relationship between the Trump and Biden families, highlighted by Melania's sentiment that her time is better spent elsewhere, considering the Biden administration's past criticisms of the Trump family. Biden's invitation is part of a long-standing tradition of outgoing presidents meeting their successors, a practice Trump did not follow in 2021 when he left the White House before Biden's inauguration. The upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Biden will be the first time since 1992 that an outgoing president meets with an incoming one he campaigned against. As the Bidens strive for a smooth transition, Melania's absence at this gathering emphasizes the ongoing tensions between the two families. Speculation surrounds Melania's role as First Lady, with suggestions she may take a part-time approach in her second term.