Melania Trump to SHUN meeting with Jill Biden in White House in break from tradition

Melania Trump has declined an invitation to join her husband at the White House tomorrow, breaking with the longstanding tradition of outgoing and incoming First Ladies meeting for tea.

The former First Lady’s decision comes despite President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden extending a joint invitation to the Trumps for the customary White House visit.

It marks a departure from historical transition protocols, as Melania Trump continues to maintain distance from Washington’s social customs.

“Mrs Trump is not going, and they have not spoken,” a source with knowledge told the Mail Online regarding Wednesday’s presidential meeting.

The last time the two First Ladies were in the same room was at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral last November.

Despite Donald Trump and Joe Biden having a cordial phone conversation, their wives have yet to speak in the aftermath of the election.

The Bidens have pledged a peaceful and orderly transition to the upcoming Trump administration.

Michelle Obama hosted Melania Trump for tea in the Yellow Room after the 2016 election.

It comes amid uncertainty surrounding Melania’s living arrangements at the White House.

The incoming First Lady currently resides in New York City, where her son Barron attends New York University.

Her involvement in public life has been limited, with her only campaign appearance being at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden last October.

She did not speak at the Republican National Convention nor attend any presidential debates.

Despite her limited public presence, Melania Trump is showing signs of preparing for a potential return to the White House.

John Rogers, a top Goldman Sachs executive and White House Historical Association board member, has been tapped to help staff the East Wing.

Rogers, who assisted Melania with staffing during the first Trump administration, brings experience dating back to Ronald Reagan’s presidency.