Melania Trump’s decision to decline a meeting with Jill Biden at the White House exposes deep-rooted political tensions following the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago.
At a Glance
- Melania Trump refused to meet Jill Biden, citing the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago as the reason
- The FBI raid was part of a federal investigation into classified documents
- Melania expressed anger over the raid, describing it as an “invasion of privacy”
- The case involving documents sought in the raid was dismissed by US District Judge Aileen Cannon
- President-elect Donald Trump is expected to meet President Joe Biden in the Oval Office
Melania Trump Breaks White House Tradition
In a stark departure from White House tradition, former First Lady Melania Trump has declined an invitation to meet with current First Lady Jill Biden. The refusal reportedly stems from the contentious FBI raid on the Trump family’s Mar-a-Lago residence, which has exacerbated already strained relations between the two political camps.
Would you have gone, under the circumstances?
The FBI raid, conducted as part of a federal investigation into classified documents, has become a flashpoint of controversy. It not only involved searching through official areas but also included inspections of Melania’s wardrobe and her son Barron’s rooms.
That’s not just personal – it’s violating.
The incoming First Lady Melania Trump is expected to skip her meeting with outgoing First Lady Jill Biden. Is there bad blood? A New York Post source says yes, claiming that it stems from the FBI’s raid of her Florida home. Share your thoughts below. pic.twitter.com/eCHxruXqWU
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A Break from Protocol
Traditionally, the outgoing first lady hosts her successor for tea at the White House as part of the peaceful transition of power. Melania Trump herself participated in this custom in 2016 when she was hosted by then-First Lady Michelle Obama. However, the current political climate has disrupted this long-standing practice.
“She ain’t going. Jill Biden’s husband authorized the FBI snooping through her underwear drawer. The Bidens are disgusting,” a source familiar with Melania’s decision said.
The source’s comments underscore the depth of resentment felt by the Trump camp towards the Biden administration’s actions. The raid, which was authorized under the Biden administration, has clearly left lasting scars that extend beyond political disagreements into personal affronts.
Melania’s Anger Over the Raid
Melania Trump has not been shy about expressing her displeasure regarding the FBI’s actions at Mar-a-Lago, either. In her own words, the former First Lady conveyed her anger and frustration over the unprecedented search of her family’s private residence.
“Yeah, it made me angry,” Melania Trump said.
She further elaborated on the emotional toll of the raid, stating, “I saw unpleasant stuff that nobody wants to see. And you get angry because, you know, nobody should be putting up with that kind of stuff.”
The former first lady also relayed the story in her new book, MELANIA, describing her feeling of being violated after her personal belongings were rifled through.
As you probably know by now, Melania Trump did not in fact attend the Wednesday meeting, but she did leave with a letter written by Jill Biden.
What do you think it might have said?
