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Melania Trump has reportedly set firm boundaries for her return to the White House, with claims emerging that she has “demanded her own bedroom” due to her strained relationship with her husband, President-elect Donald Trump.
Speculation about Melania’s preferences and living arrangements has intensified since Trump’s return to Washington, D.C., was confirmed earlier this month. From skipping First Lady Jill Biden’s invitation to tea to rumors about where she will reside—Florida, New York, or D.C.—the former First Lady has been under the media spotlight.
While Melania has publicly stated she is “not nervous” about stepping back into the role of First Lady, reports suggest her second tenure comes with specific demands. According to Radar Online, an insider close to the family revealed that Melania’s wish for separate quarters from Trump is nothing new.
“It was no secret that Donald stayed in the White House master suite and Melania occupied a two-room suite on the third floor during their first go-round there,” the source said. “They’ll now basically go back to something along those very same lines — if not in the very same rooms.”
Trump’s spokesperson has denied these claims, dismissing them as baseless. However, the reports have sparked widespread online discussion, with many social media users sympathizing with Melania’s alleged desire for distance. “No big surprise…she can’t stand him,” one commenter wrote. Another questioned, “Why does she even stay with him? She hates him that much.
She’s ridiculous.” A third simply concluded, “She hates him.” Body language experts have also pointed out signs of tension between the couple. Analysts have noted Melania’s avoidance of Trump’s public displays of affection, including his attempts to kiss her, which has fueled further speculation about the state of their relationship.
Even world leaders seemed to have observed the apparent distance between the Trumps. Craig Brown, author of A Voyage Around The Queen, shared an anecdote about Queen Elizabeth II’s impression of the couple. According to Brown, the late Queen believed Trump and Melania’s marriage might be more of a “business arrangement” than a traditional partnership.
“She believed President Trump ‘must have some sort of arrangement’ with his wife Melania, or else why would she have remained married to him?” Brown wrote, as reported by the Daily Mail. As Trump prepares to reenter the White House, the reports about Melania’s living arrangements continue to add intrigue to their already highly scrutinized relationship.
Trump went in for a kiss on the lips and Melania said, “not today mother f*cker.” 😂
pic.twitter.com/tEmkFPuMbl— Carlos Turnbull (@cturnbull1968) October 28, 2024
