NYT Report Reveals How Much Time Melania Has Spent At The White House Since Inauguration

There are 108 days in a little over three months. That’s how long Donald Trump has been back in the White House. And yet, his wife, Melania Trump, has been there for less than 14 of them—and even that number might be “generous,” according to sources in a new report by The New York Times.

So where is she?

According to insiders, Melania prefers to stay in Trump Tower or Mar-a-Lago, far away from Washington, D.C. Some say she quietly comes to the White House sometimes, but there’s no proof. Others say she avoids it altogether. Either way, we’re left with a First Lady who seems missing in action.

To be fair, Melania has shown up at a few events. She came to the White House Easter Egg Roll and was also seen at the International Women of Courage Awards in April. She went with Trump to Pope Francis’s funeral and is expected to show up soon to launch a postage stamp honoring Barbara Bush. She’s also attending a celebration for military mothers. But that’s about it.

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So far, Trump is the one doing the “first lady” work. He redesigned the Rose Garden, hosted a Women’s History Month event, and greeted East Wing visitors. It’s a bizarre situation.

Let’s go back to January. Melania said on Fox News:

“I will be in the White House and, you know, when I need to be in New York, I will be in New York. When I need to be in Palm Beach, I will be in Palm Beach.”

She also said her priorities were being a mother, a wife, and a First Lady. But clearly, being First Lady isn’t her top priority.

Melania has been working on some business deals. One of them is a $40 million deal with Amazon to make a documentary about her life. She also launched a meme coin, which is a type of cryptocurrency. And surprisingly, she supported a bill to protect kids from deepfake exploitation, which passed.

Now, is this normal? Not really. First Ladies usually live at the White House and participate in public events, charity programs, and national causes. Michelle Obama worked on school nutrition. Laura Bush focused on education and literacy. Even Jill Biden taught college classes while still being very active.

While the role of First Lady isn’t an elected job and doesn’t come with a paycheck, it still carries real weight. Americans expect the First Lady to represent the country gracefully, be present, and take on meaningful work. Disappearing into luxury towers while her husband campaigns and takes over her public duties is far from what people have come to expect from someone in her position.