On the night before Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, America’s soon-to-be first lady is making her ambitions known: she’s not content with playing a supporting role in this presidential chapter.
Melania Trump, at 57 years old and famously reserved, is clearly set on carving out her own path and defining her role on her own terms. It will be Melania 2.0 as she is expected to do things differently this time.
‘I just feel that people didn’t accept me, maybe,’ she said. ‘I didn’t have much support. Maybe some people – they see me as just a wife of the president. But I’m standing on my own two feet. Independent.‘ Melania said in an recent interview, preparing for much different second term.
On Thursday, the former model was photographed at Mar-a-Lago, the Trump family’s estate in Palm Beach, where she met with Queen Rania of Jordan. The meeting marked a significant moment as Melania stepped into the spotlight, showcasing her readiness to take on her new responsibilities with a strong, independent approach.
A photo of Melania Trump and Queen Rania of Jordan, shared on the Queen’s Instagram, captured the pair enjoying coffee and engaging in what appeared to be a serious conversation.
Melania makes bold and money moves
The former and future first lady has reportedly secured a $40 million deal with Amazon, spearheaded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, to produce a feature-length documentary and a follow-up docuseries that will delve into her professional life. The project is set to feature appearances by her husband, Donald Trump, and their son, Barron.
This marks a striking departure from Melania’s first stint in Washington, D.C., where she maintained a low profile, hosted limited public engagements, and rarely interacted with the media. Now, she seems intent on redefining her narrative and stepping into a more visible, active role.
“Business is her number one priority,” claimed a source familiar with Melania Trump’s perspective told the daily mail as the first lady continues to make waves in her evolving role.
“She has always wanted to be seen as a savvy businesswoman,” the source added. Indeed, her ventures have demonstrated a sharp focus on branding and profit. She wants to be involved.
Melania 2.0 Starts Now
Melania Trump often revisits her frustrations with false media reports—and perhaps with good reason.
During Trump’s first term, she was frequently criticized and labeled aloof, among other unflattering descriptors. At one point, the internet fueled the “Free Melania” movement, a conspiracy theory suggesting she was a reluctant participant in her husband’s political aspirations, even being held captive by them.
“The biggest fear the Trumps have is bad press. They hate bad press. They obsess over it,” an insider revealed to the Mail. This time around, however, Melania is determined to rewrite the narrative.
In a rare and unusually candid interview with Fox News on Monday, the first lady addressed the issue with striking openness, signaling that her approach during this second chapter in the White House will be markedly different.
