Donald Trump secured the electoral votes to win the high stakes 2024 presidential race. Beating out Vice President Kamala Harris to return to the highest office in the country, this is now the second time a female Democratic presidential candidate has lost to Trump.

Melania Trump proved a colourful first lady last time round and the early signs are that she will be no less discussed during the second term. "Melania does what Melania wants", Mary Jordan, author of a book about Melania, told Axios, because "her view" is that her role is "unelected" and "not paid".

Melania Trump is unlikely to move to Washington full time in her second go-round as first lady, multiple sources told CNN, once more showing signs of her willingness to buck tradition as she returns to her high-profile but unelected role on the world stage.

During Melania Trump' s second go-around as first lady, she only plans to live at the White House part time, according to a report.

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It is more likely that Melania Trump will divide her time between Palm Beach and New York, where her son Barron Trump is attending New York University, visiting the White House primarily for ceremonial events such as state dinners or special occasions.

Incoming first lady Melania Trump plans to split her time between New York, Florida and DC during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in office — “so she can be the hands-on mother to Barron that she is,

While Melania Trump will not reside in the White House full-time, according to a report, she will remain actively engaged in her role as First Lady, shaping her own priorities..