Okay, so like—where even is Melania Trump these days? Ever since Donald Trump got inaugurated again on January 20, 2025 (ugh, wild, right?), Melania has been seriously MIA. Like, out of the first 108 days in office, guess how many she’s been at the White House?
Literally less than 14 days. That’s just two weeks. It’s giving ghosted—but make it political.
She’s Just Not That Into DC. So, instead of, like, First Lady-ing in Washington, Melania has been splitting her time between Mar-a-Lago (classic) and New York City, where her baby boy Barron—okay, he’s 18 now—is going to NYU. She’s basically being a full-time mom and a part-time First Lady. Priorities!
“She has always put her son first, and that hasn’t changed,” a source told People. And like, honestly? Respect.
But she’s also not just lounging by the pool in Palm Beach. She’s got projects, girl. Like big, glamorous, high-production-value projects.
Lights, Camera, Melania. So get this: Melania is executive producing a documentary series for Amazon Prime Video. Yeah, seriously. It’s gonna be all about her—her time as First Lady, behind-the-scenes stuff, her side of the story, and probably some luxe B-roll of her iconic coat game.
“Melania wants to tell her own story—on her own terms,” someone from the production spilled to New York Magazine. Like, she’s not here to play the traditional First Lady game. She’s more of a quiet power player, okay?
And she’s not stopping there.
Melania’s Money Moves. She’s also back in the NFT biz. Remember those digital art things she launched in 2021? Yeah, she’s revamping them in 2025 with new patriotic collectibles—some of which are tied to her time in the White House. Think stars, stripes, and sparkle.
And rumor has it, she’s planning a relaunch of her “Be Best” campaign. But like, make it Gen Z. Instead of cyberbullying, she’s focusing on things like AI dangers, misinformation, and how social media is totally wrecking teens’ brains. No word yet on the launch date, but it sounds kinda major.
Not Your Average First Lady. Okay, so people are definitely talking about how Melania’s doing things totally differently. She’s not out there giving speeches every day or hosting garden tours. Like, she’s not Jill Biden or Michelle Obama. And honestly? That’s on purpose.
“She sees the job as ceremonial—and she’s sticking to that,” a Trump insider told The Times. Translation: she’s not here for the drama, the press, or the fake smiles. She’s doing her.
Even First Lady historian Dr. Myra Gutin told People, “She has always rejected the idea that she needs to be everywhere or say something about everything.” Like, same.
Former First Lady Laura Bush once said, “There’s no handbook for being First Lady.” And Melania took that and was like, “Cool, then I’ll write my own rulebook, thanks.”
Mysterious? Yes. Disengaged? Not Really. So is Melania, like, the most mysterious First Lady ever? Probably. But she’s not clueless or lazy. Presidential expert Kate Andersen Brower said, “Melania’s silence is a statement in itself.” Like, her whole vibe is low-key power. No press conferences, just documentaries and designer coats.
“She’s not disengaged,” Dr. Gutin added. “She’s deliberate.”
So yeah, while the other First Ladies were planning state dinners and giving interviews, Melania’s been watching over Barron, plotting her next project, and totally reinventing what it means to be First Lady. Quiet, stylish, and totally unapologetic.
XOXO,
Valley Girl News
