WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: First Lady Melania Trump is seen with others during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House on Thursday September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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First lady Melania Trump is keeping a low profile during President Donald Trump’s second term.
An infrequent White House presence, she divides her time between homes in Florida, New York, and DC.
She most recently attended a White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education meeting.
It’s a refrain dating back to the first Trump White House: Where’s Melania?
First lady Melania Trump, who remained an enigmatic figure during President Donald Trump’s first term, has kept an even lower profile during his second.
Ahead of the inauguration, Melania Trump told Fox News that she planned to divide her time between the White House, Trump Tower in New York City, and Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
This schedule has made her an infrequent White House presence, averaging one to three appearances at public events each month.
The first lady’s recent muted fashion choices could also indicate her desire to remain out of the spotlight. At White House events, she has largely appeared wearing neutral basics in beige, cream, and gray — a departure from the bold outfits she often chose during Donald Trump’s first term.
Melania Trump’s communications director, Nicholas Clemens, declined to comment.
Take a look at the first lady’s White House activities and appearances thus far.
January 20: Melania Trump attended the inauguration.
US President Donald Trump (L) and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the Liberty inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
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Melania Trump held the Bible as Donald Trump was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term, and the couple danced together at several inaugural balls later that evening.
For the swearing-in ceremony, Melania Trump wore a navy coat and skirt by Adam Lippes, an American designer. She accessorized with a matching wide-brimmed hat by Eric Javits.
Her black-and-white inaugural gown was designed by Hervé Pierre.
January 21: The president and first lady joined Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance at the National Day of Prayer Service.
U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance with second lady Usha attend the National Day of Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025.
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The service, the last of Donald Trump’s inaugural events, was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
January 24: Melania Trump and Donald Trump visited California and North Carolina to survey damage caused by natural disasters.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend a briefing on wildfire damage as they visit the Pacific Palisades neighborhood that was damaged by the Palisades Fire, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 24, 2025.
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Melania Trump joined Donald Trump to visit Los Angeles in the aftermath of multiple wildfires and neighborhoods in North Carolina damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Together, they met with first responders and residents who had lost their homes and businesses. Melania Trump was photographed hugging and shaking hands with those affected by the natural disasters.
February 22: Donald Trump and Melania Trump hosted the National Governors Association dinner at the White House.
US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 22, 2025.
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Melania Trump wore a black Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo, similar to the outfit she chose for her official White House portrait, while posing for photos with governors from across the US.
Donald Trump thanked Melania Trump in his speech, saying that she “made the evening beautiful.”
March 3: She participated in a roundtable discussion on the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act targeting revenge porn.
U.S. first lady Melania Trump, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elliston Berry attend a roundtable discussion on the “Take it Down Act,” a legislation against revenge porn, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 3, 2025.
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“TAKE IT DOWN” is an acronym for “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks.”
The act criminalizes the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes, and requires websites to remove them.
“Every young person deserves a safe online space to express themself freely, without the looming threat of exploitation or harm,” Melania Trump said in her opening remarks.
She wore a tan three-piece suit by Ralph Lauren with a black tie.
March 4: Melania Trump attended Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress.
First Lady of the U.S. Melania Trump waves on the day of U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2025.
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The first lady’s guests included the families of Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was fatally shot during an assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and Laken Riley, who was killed by a man who had entered the US illegally.
April 1: She attended the International Women of Courage Awards.
U.S. first lady Melania Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose with Philippine marine activist Angelique Songco, known as Mama Ranger, an International Women of Courage Award recipient, during a ceremony at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 1, 2025.
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Melania Trump, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, presented awards to several notable women in a ceremony held at the State Department. She wore a leopard-print coat designed by Milly Park.
“These extraordinary women illuminate the transformative power of love in shaping our world,” she said in her remarks at the event. “Their journeys remind us that true courage is born from a deep commitment to others, showing that love fuels the call for justice.”
April 21: She appeared alongside Donald Trump at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. first lady Melania Trump attend the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
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Melania Trump read the book “Bunny with a Big Heart” to a group of children at the event while wearing a cream Mackage trench coat.
April 25: Donald Trump and Melania Trump departed the White House together to travel to Pope Francis’ funeral.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media next to first lady Melania Trump as they depart for Rome, Italy, to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2025.
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The president and first lady were among several world leaders who attended the late pope’s funeral in Vatican City.
May 8: She hosted an event for military mothers and unveiled a US postage stamp honoring Barbara Bush at the White House.
U.S. first lady Melania Trump speaks during an unveiling of a U.S. postage stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025.
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“I applaud Mrs. Bush’s mark defending our society’s vital need for women across all avenues, whether CEO or homemaker,” Melania Trump said at the unveiling. “We have, can, and will build better families and run innovative businesses at the same time, ultimately shaping a brighter future.”
She wore a white suit jacket paired with a black pencil skirt.
May 19: Melania Trump spoke at the signing ceremony for the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act in the Rose Garden.
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the signing ceremony for the TAKE IT DOWN Act in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The first lady made the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act a priority, traveling to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers and show her support for the legislation, which addresses non-consensual intimate imagery, or “revenge porn,” and artificial intelligence deepfakes posted online and to social media.
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The bill, which was first presented to Congress in 2024 before Donald Trump took office, received widespread bipartisan support.
“Artificial intelligence and social media are the digital candy for the next generation: sweet, addictive, and engineered to have an impact on the cognitive development of our children,” Melania Trump said in her remarks at the signing ceremony.
The first lady wore a gray Prada suit for the event.
May 20: Melania Trump hosted a Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event for children in the Kennedy Garden.
U.S. first lady Melania Trump hosts a Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025.
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The first lady greeted the children of White House staffers as they participated in an arts-and-crafts activity.
“It is always special to see children’s creativity and spirit on display, especially here at the White House where so many hardworking men and women support the success of our nation every day,” she said in a White House statement.
She wore a white Dolce & Gabbana button-down shirt and a patterned skirt by Michael Kors.
May 21: She spoke at the Senate Spouses Luncheon held at the National Gallery of Art.
Melania Trump at the Senate Spouses Luncheon at the National Gallery of Art.
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Melania Trump, wearing a white skirt suit, spoke about her Be Best platform, which focuses on children’s well-being, and her Fostering the Future initiative, which supports children transitioning out of foster care.
“Together, we will uplift and empower our children, ensuring they have the support needed to thrive,” the first lady wrote in a post on X. “Let’s continue this vital mission and inspire a brighter future for all!”
June 11: She accompanied Donald Trump to the opening night of “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center.
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend “Les Miserables” opening night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11, 2025.
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Melania Trump wore a black midi dress designed by Bottega Veneta, while Donald Trump wore a black tuxedo.
June 12: She greeted attendees at the Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House.
US President Donald Trump (2L) and US First Lady Melania Trump greet attendees as they arrive at the Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 12, 2025.
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Melania Trump shook hands and took selfies with members of Congress and their families at the annual White House event. She paired a basic white shirt with vibrant floral pants by Dolce & Gabbana.
June 14: Melania Trump attended the US Army’s 250th anniversary parade alongside Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC on June 14, 2025. Trump’s long-held dream of a parade will come true as nearly 7,000 troops plus dozens of tanks and helicopters rumble through the capital in an event officially marking the 250th anniversary of the US army.
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The military parade featured 150 Army vehicles, 50 aircraft, and around 6,600 troops in uniform making their way down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, to mark the US Army’s historic anniversary. June 14 was also Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
Melania Trump escorted Donald Trump onstage for his remarks at the event, but did not issue any statement of her own. She wore a pinstriped ivory skirt suit by Adam Lippes.
July 3: She visited Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, ahead of July Fourth.
First lady Melania Trump me children at Children’s National Hospital on July 3, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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After arriving at the hospital carrying toys for children, the first lady chatted with patients, took part in July Fourth-themed crafts, and visited the hospital’s healing garden, which features a rose bush from the White House.
July 4: Melania Trump appeared beside her husband at Fourth of July events at the White House.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watch fireworks during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House on July 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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The first couple watched the July Fourth fireworks display from the White House. They also hosted a military family picnic on the South Lawn earlier in the day.
Also that day, Donald Trump signed his tax and spending bill, which he dubbed his “Big Beautiful Bill,” after it was passed by the House of Representatives on July 3.
She wore a white shirtdress by Thom Browne.
July 11: The president and first lady visited central Texas towns devastated by flash flooding.
Melania Trump and Donald Trump visited Kerrville, Texas, after deadly flooding.
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The first couple visited Texas a week after the Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes as rain battered the region, leaving more than 130 dead. The Trumps met with families of victims, first responders, and local officials.
“It’s a horrible thing, it’s a horrible thing,” Donald Trump told the press as he departed the White House on July 11. “Nobody can even believe it — that much water that fast.”
At a press conference in Texas, Melania Trump said, “My deepest sympathy to all of the parents who lost beautiful young souls — deepest sympathy from all of us to the community, to everybody who lost a loved one. We are grieving with you. Our nation is grieving with you.”
July 13: They attended the FIFA Club World Cup final, which Melania Trump watched from behind a striking pair of Dior sunglasses.
The Trumps joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Leena Al Ashqar at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match.
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump watched Chelsea defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Donald Trump, who received both cheers and boos at the game, called it “a great match.”
Melania Trump watched the game from behind her bright-white Dior sunglasses, which resembled the Vuarnet glasses worn by Sam Altman at Sun Valley just days earlier. She wore them with a black-and-white Michael Kors outfit.
September 4: Melania Trump attended a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education.
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: U.S. first lady Melania Trump (C) arrives with (L-R) Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios and Education Secretary Linda McMahon for a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House on September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. This was the second meeting of the task force since it was created as a part of President Donald Trump’s April executive order “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education For American Youth.”
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The task force was created in April as part of Donald Trump’s executive order, “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education For American Youth.”
“Our future is no longer science fiction,” Melania Trump said at the meeting. “During this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat AI as we would our own children — empowering, but with watchful guidance.”
The first lady wore a gray striped suit with a white shirt and belt.
September 4: After her task force meeting, she joined Donald Trump for a White House dinner with tech and business leaders.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at a dinner at the State Dining Room of the White House on September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump hosted tech and business leaders for dinner after they joined the first lady’s meeting of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education Task Force at the White House this afternoon.
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The guest list included Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Tim Cook among over a dozen tech and AI executives. Elon Musk was not in attendance, though he sent a representative to the event.
During the dinner, Altman called Donald Trump a “pro-business, pro-innovation president,” and Cook thanked the president for “helping companies around the world” and the first lady for “focusing on education.”
Melania Trump changed into a black outfit for the gathering.
