Whether by her controversialRose Garden makeoveror her infamous “I really don’t care, do u?”
But there is one exception to Melania’s habit of breaking tradition: memorial services.
Attending such ceremonies is considered the norm for current and former first ladies.
Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton also attended the Georgia tribute service.
She also attended the funerals of former first lady Barbara Bush and President George H.W.
Bush in 2018 in her capacity as FLOTUS.
Although Carter did conduct a tour, she didn’t show Reagan the presidential bedroom and study.
However,Melania’s campaign trail absencehas raised literal and figurative red flags.
flew over an Iowa State football game in September 2023 (viaX).
For her part, Melania’s focus seems firmly set on her only son, Barron Trump.
She has always surrounded herself with family.
She is a doting mother to Barron and very protective of him.
This is nothing new."
But she has offered words of support for her husband even while maintaining a safe distance from him.
