Democrats and their media allies can't let go the fact that First Lady Melania Trump isn't constantly in the political spotlight and would rather prioritize her family.
Some now believe that Usha Vance, the second lady and wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, is stepping into some of the roles that Melania Trump might have previously filled as first lady.
On many occasions, Melania Trump has made it clear that she's not exactly interested in doing the full-time White House thing, and she normally splits her time between Washington D.C. and her Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
The first lady has openly stated that she's more concerned about her family than she is politics, as any mother would have the justification of saying, but it never seems to satisfy the anti-Trump left's appetite for drama.
Many have suggested that Usha Vance has taken over some part of Melania's role in the administration, especially after her announced trip to Greenland.
President Trump has expressed interest in Greenland joining the United States, and Usha Vance recently took a trip there, joined by her husband and a handful of top Trump officials.
The Telegraph noted:
Mrs Vance, a virtual political novice, will have to navigate a diplomatically-fraught situation in Greenland and will almost certainly encounter protests by locals angered by the Trump administration’s antagonistic stance.
Lisa M Burns, an expert in writing about first ladies and their assumed roles, weighed in on Usha Vance's presence in the Trump administration.
"Historically, we know that Melania Trump is not as active as a first lady. She’s a bit more reluctant," Burns said. "She definitely picks and chooses when she does things, so we’re seeing the second lady step into this role."
Burns thinks the Greenland trip was Usha Vance's first "real test" in politics, saying, "This is the first thing we’re seeing from her in terms of whether she’s going to be a more active participant in the administration."
Vice President Vance released a statement upon the conclusion of their Greenland trip, where they visited a strategic U.S. military base.
"Usha and I are on our way home from an incredible journey to Greenland. We can't wait to come back again soon. America stands with Greenland!" the vice president wrote.
Usha and I are on our way home from an incredible journey to Greenland. We can't wait to come back again soon.
America stands with Greenland! pic.twitter.com/UGb7zR3Y70
— JD Vance (@JDVance) March 28, 2025
One X user responded to the vice president's post, asking, "Did we get the keys yet?"
