Melania Trump declined an offer to meet with Jill Biden at the White House, citing the Biden administration’s past raid on Mar-a-Lago as part of a federal investigation into classified documents. She did not attend the meeting, with a source familiar with Melania’s decision calling the Bidens “disgusting” for allowing the raid. Melania’s husband, President-elect Donald Trump, did meet with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office for a post-election meeting, a tradition among former presidents.
Traditionally, first ladies host their replacements for tea in the White House, but Melania chose to skip the meeting with Jill Biden. The Trump campaign and White House were contacted for comment on Melania’s decision not to attend the meeting. Melania has previously expressed her displeasure with the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, calling it an invasion of privacy. FBI agents searched through Melania’s wardrobe, her husband’s office, and even her son Barron’s room, leading to an unpleasant experience for Melania upon returning to her residence.
In August 2022, the FBI raided Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence as part of their investigation into his withholding of classified White House documents. Melania’s anger over the raid was evident, as she expressed her frustration in a September interview on “Fox and Friends.” She described the raid as an invasion of privacy and expressed her anger at having to deal with such a violation. Melania was disturbed by the things she saw during the raid and felt that no one should have to experience such a situation in their own home.
The FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago in connection to Trump’s handling of classified documents further fueled Melania’s anger. Melania Trump, who is 54 years old, was not happy with the intrusion of her privacy and property. This led to Melania feeling upset and frustrated by the situation, as she felt that her rights and privacy were being violated. Despite the dismissal of Trump’s confidential documents case by US District Judge Aileen Cannon in July, the raid and its aftermath continue to evoke strong emotions from Melania Trump.
Melania’s decision not to meet with Jill Biden at the White House highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago and the investigation into classified documents. Melania’s expressed anger and frustration over the raid, as well as her feelings of violation of privacy, further illustrate the impact of the investigation on her personal life. The decision not to attend the meeting, combined with her comments on the raid, showcase Melania’s reluctance to engage with the Biden administration following the events at Mar-a-Lago. The fallout from the raid continues to reverberate within the Trump family and beyond.
