Overview

• Biographer Michael Wolff stated on May 13 that Donald and Melania Trump are 'separated' and lead largely independent lives, sparking renewed discussion about their marriage.
• Reports indicate Melania Trump has spent fewer than 14 days at the White House since the January 20 inauguration, with her absences partly attributed to filming a documentary for Amazon Prime.
• The White House has rejected claims of separation, asserting that Melania is at the White House more often than publicly acknowledged, though no specifics were provided.
• Melania Trump has made select public appearances, including the Easter Egg Roll and a Barbara Bush stamp unveiling, but did not accompany Donald Trump on his recent Middle East trip.
• Following their joint attendance at Pope Francis's funeral in early May, the Trumps returned to the U.S. separately, fueling further speculation about their relationship.