Melania Trump’s absence during her husband’s second term is being noticed by the people and press alike. The First Lady has made very few public appearances since Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
The 54-year-old recently appeared at the Governor’s ball alongside her husband. Before that, she accompanied Trump to North Carolina and California on January 24.
Her absence was especially noted when she missed a few major events back to back. The First Lady was not present to greet the world leaders when they visited the White House. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Jordan’s hereditary monarch, King Abdullah II, have visited Trump since he started his second term in office.
Melania opted not to attend the dinner that Trump hosted at Mar-a-Lago. Many high-profile figures from the GOP were present at the party with their spouses, but the FLOTUS was nowhere to be seen.
Netizens also noticed that the first lady had been keeping a low profile on her social media account. She has posted on her X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram account only a handful of times since the beginning of this year. Melania’s constant absence has left fans concerned.
A source came forward to explain what Melania has been up to, which might answer some much speculated questions. The insider told Hola! Magazine how Melania would never be a “traditional” first lady. “That isn’t who she is,” they added.
First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump this evening at the National Governor Association dinner 👌
(Photo: Tierney L. Cross)#OnlyMelania #MelaniaTrump #DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/RZGHMjp5mf
— ONLY MELANIA (@OnlyMelaniaTR) February 23, 2025
The source also shared how Melania is focused on her individual aspirations. The insider revealed that the former model has “her own ideas on what she wants to do.” They also revealed that the 54-year-old is working with the White House while “moving ahead on her own projects.”
Another source revealed how Melania has been dedicating her time to the upcoming Amazon documentary. “Melania has been busy shooting her documentary, and that has taken place in several locations, including the White House,” the source shared.
The FLOTUS is playing a major role in the project, not just by being in front of the cameras but also in the production process. Melania will be working as an executive producer on the documentary. Fernando Sulichin will also serve as the executive producer, while Brett Ratner is directing it.
Melania Trump talks about her upcoming $40 million documentary on Amazon.
It sounds more insufferable than I thought it was going to be.
Her “responsibilities” of packing, moving, and decorating the White House?
Vapid. pic.twitter.com/QGokWLyDbN
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) January 13, 2025
The Amazon deal that the First Lady signed is estimated to be worth $40 million. The Wall Street Journal revealed that Melania would be keeping around $28 million from the documentary deal.
People can expect the release of the documentary in the second half of this year. People magazine revealed that Donald Trump and Melania have been spending time in Washington, D.C., and Florida, given their busy schedules.
A source told the magazine that the couple “live at Mar-a-Lago and have quarters in the White House.” The insider shared that Melania “leads her own life” and joins Trump “when appropriate” at either of their residences.
