Melania Trump has been out of the picture in recent days as her husband shakes up Washington D.C. and world politics.
As reported by Daily Mail, the First Lady has not been seen publicly since she toured the devastation of natural disasters in California and North Carolina on January 24.
The First Lady received widespread media attention with her sharp Inauguration Day outfit, followed by an equally unconventional White House portrait.
The stark, black-and-white image emphasized that Melania is returning to her role with more confidence than she had previously, and she has made no secret of her wishes to do things on her own terms.
"I will be in the White House. 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," she told Fox News in early January.
After stealing the show at her husband's historic second inauguration, Melania has receded from view - as the president pursues a dramatic overhaul of the federal government at breakneck speed, sending the liberal media into a frenzy.
The First Lady did not join the president at the Super Bowl - and while football may not be to her taste, the glamorous Slovenian-born model has also failed to grace state engagements like Trump's meetings with the King of Jordan, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Meanwhile, Melania has continued to maintain a minimal social media profile. She made her third post on her official X account on Wednesday, announcing the return of White House tours.
"The President and I are excited to reopen the White House to those interested in the extraordinary story of this iconic and beautiful landmark. There is much to learn about the American Presidency, the First Families who have lived here, and our Nation’s rich history from a firsthand experience at the White House. This opportunity is unique among nations around the globe—a tradition we are honored to continue for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year," she wrote.
With Melania garnering more public fascination than ever before - she released a best-selling memoir last year and has an Amazon documentary in production - the famously elusive First Lady is in no rush to make a spectacle of herself.
Melania's more selective approach to her role stands in stark contrast to her predecessor Jill Biden, who was frequently in the political spotlight while supporting her cognitively impaired husband. While some may criticize Melania's style, others, like her photographer Regine Mahaux, have praised her "soft power."
“She’s always in the right place,” Mahaux told Hello! “She’s always behind her husband. He’s in the light; she doesn’t need the light. She’s a very good number two. It’s always her husband first, and I like that; she has strong family values, to be a good wife and to make sure they’re happy.”
