Where is Melania Trump? Her absence during campaign sparks controversy
However, Melania trump has mostly abstained from public appearances since making that remark in March, following her and Donald Trump's vote in Florida's primary. A handful of fundraisers in april and their son's high school graduation have been the only exceptions.
According to Ohio university history professor Katherine Jellison, who specialises in first ladies, it was rare for her to be absent from the trial and other significant occasions. However, Jellison said that perhaps it shouldn't be shocking given Melania Trump's apparent reluctance to adopt the customary public persona of a politician's spouse. She also maintained a low profile as first lady and did not frequently participate in her husband's unsuccessful 2020 presidential campaign.
Jellison stated, "But it seems like everything the Trumps do goes against the conventional wisdom about how candidates and spouses act."
For instance, before florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his bid for the nomination, his wife Casey DeSantis travelled with him, participated in interviews, and organised a group called Mamas for DeSantis during this year's Republican primary. Dr. apoorva Ramaswamy, the spouse of vivek Ramaswamy, was also active in the campaign, frequently making appearances with their two young children to discuss the value of family.
Multiple requests for comment have not received a response from her office. Her sole recent public remark was made two days after the florida Republican party made a big splash announcing her son Barron trump, 18, had been selected as a state delegate to the RNC. Her staff then claimed he was unable to go, citing other obligations.