Melania Trump Rejects First Lady Jill Biden Invitation To The White House

Melania Trump has reportedly declined an invitation from First Lady Jill Biden to meet at the White House. This decision marks a continuation of the break from tradition, as the customary meeting between the incoming and outgoing first ladies is not expected to occur.

According to sources cited by various news outlets, including CNN and the New York Post, Melania Trump's decision is influenced by lingering resentment over the FBI's 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago, which was part of an investigation into classified documents allegedly held by former President Donald Trump.

The raid, authorized by President Joe Biden, reportedly involved searching through Melania Trump's personal belongings, which she described as an "invasion of privacy" during a September appearance on FOX & Friends.

Additionally, there are reports suggesting that Melania Trump has a scheduling conflict due to her book promotion tour, although this reason has not been confirmed as final.

Despite the traditional nature of such meetings, which aim to symbolize a peaceful transition of power, Melania Trump appears to be asserting her autonomy as she prepares to assume the role of first lady once again. The meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden is still scheduled to take place at the White House on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.