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Melania Trump Returns to White House After Four-Week Absence

The First Lady reappeared at a governors' dinner, following a month spent largely away from Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Saturday.
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First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump arrive for the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 22, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)
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Overview

  • Melania Trump attended an annual dinner and reception with the nation’s governors at the White House on February 22, marking her first public appearance in Washington since January 24.
  • Her absence followed a January trip to North Carolina and California with President Trump to assess natural disaster damage, after which she did not return to the White House for nearly a month.
  • Sources suggest Melania Trump prefers a private role and splits her time between New York, where her son Barron attends college, and Florida, with limited public involvement in her husband’s administration.
  • During her time away, she missed several high-profile events, including meetings with foreign leaders, the signing of key executive orders, and major public appearances such as the Super Bowl and Daytona 500.
  • Melania Trump is reportedly working on a documentary project set for release later this year, for which she holds executive producer control, and has hinted at continuing her 'Be Best' initiative.