Melania Trump finally returned to the campaign trail — if only for a few hours.
The crowd erupted in cheers as they entered the arena that hosted the Republican National Convention in July. She wore a bright red Christian Dior skirt suit and waved to Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters.
For most attendees, it was probably the first time they had seen Melania Trump in months.
After her husband lost to President Joe Biden in the 2020 race, Melania Trump retreated from the public eye. She has been largely absent from Donald Trump’s public efforts, including most of his current re-election campaign.
Her absence was felt during the former president’s debate with Biden in June this year and when he survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania in mid-July.
Donald Trump acknowledged questions about Melania Trump’s whereabouts in a September 2023 interview with Meet the Press, saying, “She is a private person, a wonderful person, a very confident person, and she loves our country very much.” opportune time – she will be there.
A source close to the former president told CNN in March that Melania Trump is “very selective and methodical in what she wants to do and how she presents herself.”
While Melania Trump has gone behind the scenes at her husband’s campaign, she has been spotted at other public events and around Trump family properties.
Here you can see what she has been up to.
November 2022: Melania Trump appears at the Mar-a-Lago Club as Donald Trump announces his 2024 presidential bid
Melania Trump appeared next to her husband on stage at an event at the Mar-a-Lago Club, where he announced his third bid for the White House.
Although Donald Trump spoke virtually at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting three days later, Melania Trump remained out of the public eye for another month.
December 2022: She returned to the Mar-a-Lago Club to host a New Year’s Eve party
Melania Trump posed for photos at a New Year’s Eve party at the Mar-a-Lago Club a month later.
Donald Trump held a brief news conference for the party, in which he dodged questions about a national abortion ban and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
June 2023: Photographers in New York City spotted Melania Trump outside Trump Tower
While Donald Trump continued to make public appearances after the New Year’s Eve party — including his first campaign rally in 2024 — Melania remained elusive until June, six months later.
Photographers spotted her outside Trump Tower in New York City, where Donald Trump became embroiled in a hush-money scheme involving Stormy Daniels.
Melania Trump avoided the circus surrounding the trial, but her absence made headlines.
November 2023: Melania Trump attended Rosalynn Carter’s tribute service
Five months later, Melania Trump traveled to Georgia to attend a tribute for Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, who died that month.
The guest list included other former first ladies, including Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama.
December 2023: Melania Trump gave a rare speech at the National Archives in Washington, DC
Although Melania Trump has given speeches in the past, including her controversial speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention, she doesn’t appear on stage often.
However, speaking to new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony, Melania Trump said she navigated a “labyrinth” of paperwork early in her modeling career while trying to obtain a work visa.
“I remember feeling a tremendous sense of pride and belonging after reciting the American Pledge of Allegiance, as the path to citizenship is difficult,” she said.
January 2024: Members of the Trump family attend the funeral of Melania’s mother, Amalija Knavs
Donald Trump accompanied his wife to her mother’s funeral in Palm Beach, Florida, in January. Melania’s father, Viktor Knavs, and the couple’s son, Barron Trump, were also in attendance.
The Associated Press said Melania spoke about her mother during the service, saying she was “a ray of light in the darkest of days.”
March 2024: Melania Trump told reporters to ‘stay tuned’ during a visit to a polling station in Palm Beach
Melania Trump’s public program started slowly this year.
The Palm Beach Post reported that she joined Donald Trump in February at a gala hosted by one of his fan clubs, the Trumpettes. Official photos of the event were not published, but far-right activist Laura Loomer shared a message video shows Melania Trump during the event.
She made another public appearance in March when Donald Trump visited a polling station in Palm Beach. When reporters asked her about a possible return to the campaign trail, she said, “Stay tuned.”
March 2024: Donald Trump accepts a golf award at Trump International Golf Club in Florida
Later that month, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had won two golf club championships at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach.
Melania Trump attended the awards ceremony with her husband.
April 2024: Donald and Melania Trump appeared at a fundraising event in Palm Beach
Melania Trump accompanied her husband to a fundraising event the following month, hosted at the home of John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager. Donald Trump’s campaign said the event raised more than $50 million.
Outlets reported that Melania Trump also attended a fundraiser for Log Cabin Republicans in April. MeidasTouch Network Editor-in-Chief Ron Filipkowski shared this film material from Melania Trump during the event.
May 2024: Melania Trump was in the stands as Barron graduated from high school
Donald Trump was in the middle of his hush money lawsuit when Barron Trump graduated from high school in May. He, Melania Trump and Barron’s grandfather attended the event in Palm Beach.
June 2024: Photographers spotted Melania again outside Trump Tower in New York City
Photographers spotted Melania Trump leaving Trump Tower in New York City in June. Five weeks later, she was scheduled to appear at the Republican National Convention.
July 2024: Melania appeared at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin
Speculation about whether Melania Trump would appear at this year’s Republican National Convention increased after she skipped the first three days.
She finally arrived on the fourth day of the conference to thunderous applause. She sat in the VIP box next to Donald Trump’s choice for vice president, JD Vance.
September 2024: Melania appeared in her first interview in more than two years
Melania Trump made a rare appearance on Fox & Friends in September, her first media interview in more than two years. She discussed several topics, including her relationship with Donald Trump, the attempts on his life and how she prepared for her role as First Lady of the United States.
The interview comes as Melania Trump promotes her memoir of the same name, which hits shelves on October 8.
October 2024: Melania attended the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner
Melania Trump accompanied Donald Trump to the 79th Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City on Thursday.
The Archbishop of New York hosted the charity event, while comedian Jim Gaffigan served as the dinner’s emcee. Donald Trump served as speaker and took the opportunity to criticize members of the Democratic party, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
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