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Melania Trump also made election night history by becoming the second first lady to serve two non-consecutive terms. She is already the second first lady born outside the United States. As President-elect Donald Trump works to rally his administration's top brass, Mrs. Trump is doing the same with strong intentions for the East Wing.
She told Fox & Friends, “I have much more experience and knowledge. I've been in the White House before. So when I walk in, I know exactly what to expect.” I know what kind of people I need to bring together. As stated in her best-selling memoir, Melania, she has a “strong sense of duty to use her position as first lady in perpetuity.” All of her recent interviews have given her the benefit of having served four years ago, making her sound secure, comfortable, and cautious, knowing what she wants to achieve and understanding the importance of legacy. It shows that she is a great first lady.
Our next first lady is particularly modest and aware of the importance of her role, even though she has not received as much positive media attention as many of her recent predecessors. Her bold advocacy for children through the BE BEST initiative has taken her to dozens of events in the United States and abroad, including in several African countries, to see first-hand how the immigration system impacts children and families. visited the southern border.
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She frequently used the hashtag #powerofthefirstlady to highlight important causes such as the negative effects of opioids, which remain a major crisis today. Mrs. Trump has made it clear that a focus on the current and future needs of America's children will be central to her platform in her second term.
Melania Trump arrives for the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Mrs. Trump has proven her mastery of social diplomacy and image many times during her tenure in the White House, including flawlessly executing state visits. She made history by standing with President Trump on stage with visiting heads of state and inviting their spouses to do the same at their arrival ceremony, something previously orchestrated only by the Carter administration. , which has not been realized since then.
Traditionally, the presidential spouse is escorted to the wings while the two heads of state address the crowd. This subtle but meaningful change to the ceremony, which began during the Kennedy administration, signaled to the world the importance and value placed on spouses, especially first ladies.
First Lady Melania Trump wasn't afraid to put her name on White House entertainment, but she ensured each event was meaningful and rooted in American history and tradition. Relationships with world leaders promote dialogue, understanding, respect and peace. Therefore, we should expect soft diplomacy through hospitality to continue and even increase in Trump's second term. Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's state visit could be one of the first for President Trump and his wife in their second term. This is because the royal couple's first visit to the United States was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mrs. Trump will have the honor of serving as America's hostess at the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Much like First Lady Betty Ford, who served as hostess at events commemorating America's bicentennial 50 years ago, this important anniversary for this relatively young nation will be met with much fanfare.
Donald Trump, left, kisses Melania Trump before taking back the presidency at the Election Night Watch Party on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press)
Because so many heads of state came to pay their respects to America during the Bicentennial, tents were erected on the South Lawn to ensure unrestricted access to the White House. This is a nod to the special relationship between the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was honored with a state dinner on the occasion of the nation's bicentennial, and the United Kingdom, where President Trump and his wife invited King Charles III to their first state dinner. It would be a fitting tribute. During the 500th anniversary, he made a state visit as a king.
As first lady, Mrs. Trump has consistently and deliberately shown her support for the U.S. military in a thoughtful manner, including using U.S. military musicians as entertainment at White House events, stating, “Supporting the military is my fundamental goal.'' It's a belief.” The state dinner honoring Australia attracted the largest number of top military musicians ever held at a presidential residence, with more than 150 members surrounding guests in the White House Rose Garden.
In 2018, Mrs. Trump also traveled to a combat zone to visit troops during the Christmas holidays. Her continued support for the U.S. military is sure to attract attention.
A careful review of First Lady Melania Trump's first term will also include her immense pride in our country and her appreciation for the preservation of the presidential mansion. Mrs. Trump said it was a testament to her ability to preserve history and “contribute something lasting and beautiful to the American people across politics and party lines.”
President-elect Donald Trump and soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump go on their first date. (Melania Trump)
This conservation work includes the White House Rose Garden, renovation of the Queen's Bedroom, redesign of the Diplomatic Reception Room rug (now open to the public thanks to Dr. Jill Biden), and replacement of the historic Red Room. It included projects such as. Scalamandre silk wallpaper (faded to pink). Additionally, Mrs. Trump's projects include things the public doesn't normally see, such as updating bathrooms, private residence doors, bowling alleys, and a complete restoration of the White House Tennis Pavilion, just to name a few. It was.
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Mrs. Trump has not yet had the opportunity to organize the Trump China Service, a practice that most two-term first ladies proudly continue at no cost to taxpayers. She often favored Clinton china, gold-trimmed china commemorating the 200th anniversary of President John Adams' move to the White House. She could also create a 250th anniversary crystal set to further commemorate the semi-quincentenary, as it is well known that the White House is in need of new crystals.
The one constant for both Mrs. Trump and America is the White House itself. This is largely due to the amazing staff at the Executive Office who take care of the Presidential Palace and all the first families who live there. First Lady Frances Cleveland reportedly told the president's valet, “Now, Jerry, I want you to take good care of all the furniture and decorations in the house. I want you to make sure you don't lose or break them.'' I want to find everything,” he said. When we come back again, like now. ”
As first lady, Mrs. Trump has consistently and intentionally shown her support for the U.S. military in a thoughtful manner, such as by using U.S. military musicians as entertainment at White House events, stating, “Supporting the military is my fundamental goal.'' It's a belief.”
A lot of things will look the same in First Lady Melania Trump's return. However, there are some major differences for me personally. Her beloved mother, who passed away earlier this year, is not there with her. Her eldest son, Barron Trump, is now 18 years old, attending college and planning to live in New York City.
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First Lady Lady Bird Johnson eloquently stated, “This house is only being rented out to tenants, and we are temporary residents, and we are living in the hands of previous presidents and those who will succeed us.'' “It has to do with continuity.” Like other First Ladies of the United States, Mrs. Trump understands and appreciates the continuity of history, the importance of tradition, the value of preservation, and the power of the First Lady's office to be a positive, unifying, and good office. are.
Whether first lady Melania Trump creates the tenure and legacy she desires will show that she is well prepared to make the office of first lady the way she wants it.
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