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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Melania Trump missing? US First Lady's absence from White House triggers speculation
Where is Melania Trump? Live Events Melania Trump's public appearances (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel US First Lady Melania Trump , wife of US President Donald Trump, always keeps a low-key profile and has always been a bit of mystery. When she first took the role of First Lady in 2017, she was less visible and more private. And now in 2025, with Trump's historic return to the White House after defeating Kamala Harris, Melania Trump has remained largely out of been more than three months into Trump's high-profile inauguration and Melania Trump has been in the White House for fewer than 14 days at since President Donald Trump was inaugurated in January, reported The New York Times citing two sources familiar with her report revealed that Melania does not live in Washington and "vanishes from view for weeks at a time, holing up in Trump Tower in Manhattan or in Florida." Having largely remained out of the public eye during Trump's presidential campaign, the First Lady has made only a limited number of appearances since he returned to the White House. These include delivering a speech at the International Women of Courage Awards, attending Pope Francis' funeral, and urging lawmakers to pass the Take It Down though White House officials have maintained she is present in the capital more than it is publicly known, they refused to specify how often or for how long. Katherine Jellison, a historian of first ladies, was quoted by The New York Times as saying, 'We haven't seen such a low-profile first lady since Bess Truman… she just kind of liked her own private world.'Though she has hired staff in the East Wing, Trump rarely appears in public or even in her official office. Even frequent visitors to Mar-a-Lago reportedly say they don't often see the First Lady on the property."As the weeks pass by at the White House, the corner of the residence long used by first ladies remains dark, because this first lady does not really live in Washington," notes Shawn McCreesh, the author of the report, who is the Times' White House correspondent."Administration officials say she is at the White House more often than the public knows, but when exactly, and for how long, these officials will not (or perhaps cannot) say for certain," McCreesh wrote. "It's like having Greta Garbo as first lady."The report further said Melania's whereabouts "is among the most sensitive of subjects in this White House" and "only adds to the intrigue."Melania Trump has made only a few public appearances since January, including a speech at the State Department's International Women of Courage awards and her participation in the White House Easter Egg Roll. In her rare public remarks, Trump emphasised her family role over public office. Speaking to Fox News ahead of the inauguration, she said, 'My first priority is… to be a mom, to be a first lady, to be a wife. And once we are in on Jan 20, you serve the country.'Although she has kept a low public profile, Melania Trump is reportedly serving as executive producer on a $40 million Amazon documentary that promises a behind-the-scenes look at her life — a figure The New York Times says far exceeds typical deals for similar crews have been seen following her, though specific details about the production remain tightly guarded. She is expected to make a rare public appearance Thursday to unveil a postage stamp honoring former First Lady Barbara she is not scheduled to join President Trump on his upcoming tour of the Middle East, which includes stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. 'She loves the White House, and she loves the role of serving as our first lady,' said Paolo Zampolli, a former modeling agent who introduced the Trumps, in a quote to The New York Times.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Where is Melania Trump? US First Lady 'missing' from Washington action
File photo: US First Lady Melania Trump (Picture credit: AP) More than three months into US President Donald Trump's second term, First Lady Melania Trump has remained largely out of sight, spending fewer than 14 days at the White House since Inauguration Day, reported The New York Times, citing two sources familiar with her schedule. Instead, the former model has opted for a quieter life between Trump Tower in Manhattan and Mar-a-Lago in Florida, avoiding the limelight and distancing herself from Washington politics . While White House officials insist she is present in the capital more than is publicly known, they decline to specify how often or for how long. Her prolonged absences have drawn comparisons to Bess Truman , who also preferred life outside Washington. Katherine Jellison, a historian of first ladies, was quoted by The New York Times as saying, 'We haven't seen such a low-profile first lady since Bess Truman… she just kind of liked her own private world.' Though she has hired staff in the East Wing, Trump rarely appears in public or even in her official office. According to The Telegraph, Mrs. Trump has made only a handful of appearances since January, including a speech at the State Department's International Women of Courage awards and her participation in the White House Easter Egg Roll , an event that raised legal and ethical questions after corporate sponsors were allowed to contribute. In her rare public remarks, Trump emphasised her family role over public office. Speaking to Fox News ahead of the inauguration, she said, 'My first priority is… to be a mom, to be a first lady, to be a wife. And once we are in on Jan 20, you serve the country.' Her 19-year-old son Barron is now in college, but Trump reportedly remains closely involved in his life. A deeply private figure, she avoided the courtroom during her husband's hush-money trial and kept her distance from his campaign events, even as he weathered two assassination attempts. Sources familiar with her thinking say the incidents left her deeply unsettled and further inclined to stay away from Washington. Despite her low visibility, Trump is reportedly executive producing a $40 million Amazon documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at her life, a sum The New York Times described as far exceeding typical deals for such projects. Film crews have been spotted around her, but details remain under wraps. Melania Trump is expected to make a rare appearance Thursday to unveil a postage stamp honouring former first lady Barbara Bush. Still, when the president tours the Middle East next week, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, she is not expected to accompany him. 'She loves the White House, and she loves the role of serving as our first lady,' Paolo Zampolli, a former modelling agent who introduced the Trumps, was quoted by The New York Times.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Shocking Number of Days Melania Has Spent at the White House Revealed
To assume that Melania Trump has spent more than two weeks in the White House since January would apparently be an overstatement. Though the first lady's public appearances have notably been few and far between over the past three months, two sources with knowledge of her schedule told The New York Times in a report published Wednesday that she has spent fewer than 14 days at the White House. Other sources told the outlet that that estimate was 'generous.' The White House did not immediately respond to the Daily Beast's request for comment. The first lady attended the White House's Easter Egg roll in April. / Chip Somodevilla /In the 108 days since President Donald Trump assumed office, Melania has been at a handful of public events at the White House, more recently attending the Easter Egg roll and the State Department for the International Women of Courage awards in April. She also joined her husband for Pope Francis' funeral on April 26, and is slated to reappear in the capital Thursday to reveal a postage stamp honoring former First Lady Barbara Bush and attend a celebration for military mothers. However, Melania is said to prefer Trump Tower in Manhattan or Florida's Mar-a-Lago, where she can disappear from public view. Trump administration officials told The Times that Melania shows up to the White House without the public's knowledge, but did not provide further details. Outside of White House appearances, the first lady's achievements have ranged from launching a meme coin to helping pass legislation protecting children from deepfake exploitation online. Not to mention, her multimillion dollar deal (reportedly around $40 million) with Amazon to produce a documentary on her life as first lady. The first lady attended Pope Francis' funeral alongside her husband in April. / Insidefoto/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images The president has notably assumed many of the tasks that would have typically fallen within the first lady's jurisdiction, like redesigning the Rose Garden, greeting tour groups in the East Wing, and even hosting a Women's History Month reception. 'I will be in the White House,' Melania told Fox News in a pre-inauguration interview in January. 'And, you know, when I need to be in New York, I will be in New York. When I need to be in Palm Beach, I will be in Palm Beach. But my first priority is, you know, to be a mom, to be a first lady, to be a wife. And once we are in on Jan. 20, you serve the country.'
The Guardian
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Melania Trump's secret to getting through hard times? Love (actually)
Let's take a quick break from the increasingly dreadful news for a little check-in, shall we? So … how are you holding up right now? How are those stress levels? Mine aren't great, to be honest. I'm pickling in my own cortisol as I write this. But I'm not here to moan. I am here to share some helpful advice, courtesy of our inspiring first lady Melania Trump, about how to get through these challenging times. Now, I know what you may be thinking: what on earth does Melania Trump know about adversity? The woman divides her time between a gold penthouse in Manhattan and a mansion in Florida, occasionally dropping into the White House to wave at commoners. She's not exactly worrying about the price of eggs or the balance of her 401(k). But let's not be too quick to judge. Money doesn't insulate you from everything, and I'm sure Melania has her own problems. I mean, the poor woman is probably forced to regularly socialize with Elon Musk – which would drain the lifeblood from anyone. Then there's the fact her husband has taken to using the stomach-turning nickname the 'fertilization president'. Melania's also not just lounging around in luxury: I am sure she is working extremely hard for the millions of dollars Amazon has thrown at her for the privilege of making a sycophantic documentary about her life. And then there's all the annoying first lady admin; her office has just had to reschedule the White House spring garden tours – which Melania is not expected to actually attend – because of some pesky protesters. So how does our first lady navigate these very stressful challenges? While presenting the state department's 19th International Women of Courage awards, which honored eight women from around the world, Melania shared her secret trick for getting through hard times. It's … wait for it … love. 'Throughout my life, I have harnessed the power of love as a source of strength during challenging times,' Melania said. 'Love has inspired me to embrace forgiveness, nurture empathy and exhibit bravery in the face of unforeseen obstacles.' Melania noted that the award recipients – which included women from Yemen, South Sudan, Israel and the Philippines – 'came from diverse backgrounds and regions, yet love transcends boundaries and territories'. She further added that she was inspired by 'the women who are driven to speak out for justice, even though their voices are trembling'. The first lady deserves an award of her own for that speech because I have absolutely no idea how she managed to say all that with a straight face. I mean, seriously, is she trolling us? How can she talk about love while her husband's hate-filled administration is deporting everyone they can? Having the wrong tattoo – or just a stroke of bad luck – can now get you sent to a prison in El Salvador. (The secretary of state Marco Rubio, by the way, who is presiding proudly over these deportations, also made a speech at the International Women of Courage awards.) How can Melania talk about justice when the Trump administration is currently doing their best to deport or imprison anyone who speaks out for justice for Palestinians? And how dare she talk about diversity and women's rights, when the Trump administration is erasing women from government websites as part of their crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion. But, look, I don't want to completely dismiss Melania's advice. Perhaps she has a point. Perhaps, in these challenging times, we should all just channel Melania and reach for the power of love. So: if you happen to get into trouble with any US border guards because you've indulged in a little wrongthink online, just remind them of Melania's words. Remind them that love transcends borders and territories. And then sit back, and enjoy your free trip to El Salvador. Please don't, Katy. For more cringeworthy quotes on how 'space is finally going to be glam', read this feature in Elle. It profiles the all-women crew that has been chosen to joyride around space on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket. They're all going to be glammed up with lash extensions, folks! It's gonna be one giant leap for womankind. New research details how three critically ill patients in the US could have survived if they'd been able to access abortions. Even before the Taliban took power, Afghanistan had a maternal mortality rate three times higher than the global average. Now draconian policies, including guardianship rules that mean a woman can't travel to hospital without being accompanied by a man, are contributing to an increase in maternal deaths in Afghanistan. A small group of Republicans joined forces with Democrats to stop the GOP from blocking consideration of a measure that would allow new parents to temporarily designate someone else to vote in their place. 'I think that today is a pretty historical day for the entire conference. It's showing that the body has decided that parents deserve a voice in Washington,' the Republican Anna Paulina Luna said. Imagine people screaming in shock every time you stick your tongue out. Such is the life of Chanel Tapper, a California woman who holds the Guinness World Record for woman with the globe's longest tongue. A rightwing US group has been trying to export abortion extremism to the UK, lobbying heavily against the introduction of buffer zones around reproductive health clinics. 'Nation Could Have Sworn Russell Brand Was Already Convicted Sex Offender', reads an Onion headline from 2023. Unicef said 'relentless and indiscriminate bombardments' had resulted in 100 children killed or maimed every day in the 10 days to 31 March. Some fascinating details in this Guardian series about Rinehart, who has been described as a 'female Donald Trump' and is Australia's richest person. Money clearly can't buy taste because Rinehart is renovating her company headquarters to include a sculpture of Peanut the squirrel, Maga's favourite rodent, and etchings of inspirational Elon Musk quotes. Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching that they've even been imposed on the Heard and McDonald islands near Antarctica, inhabited only by penguins. (And a few seals.) I am sure the penguins, already suited up for an emergency meeting on the tariffs, are not too happy about this development – but the rest of us have been gifted some brrrrilliant memes.
