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First Ladies Carry On After Melania Trump Declines White House Invitation

First Ladies Carry On After Melania Trump Declines White House Invitation

The incoming first lady’s absence is a notable break with tradition.

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Jennifer Taylor
Nov 14, 2024
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden delivers remarks at the Classroom to Career Summit, Wednesday in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

After incoming First Lady Melania Trump declined an invitation from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to meet at the White House Wednesday as part of the time-honored tradition of the peaceful transfer of power, the two first ladies carried on visibly tending to their interests. 

Mrs. Trump on Thursday through her social media launched “On the Move,” new digital collectibles she describes as “a series of new photographs capturing my journey. Each image showcases the art of being present while moving forward into an exciting new world.”  

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The images, which cost $195, feature Trump in various settings including her office, the campaign trail and her home, according to Trump’s website that also houses the sale of her newly released memoir, Christmas ornaments, jewelry and other released digital collectibles. The photographs featured …

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