Key facts
- Melania Trump attended Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, wearing a navy suit and a wide-brimmed hat.
- She later attended an inaugural ball in a black-and-white gown designed by Hervé Pierre.
- On January 21, 2025, she joined Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the National Day of Prayer Service.
- Melania Trump accompanied Donald Trump to survey damage from wildfires in California and Hurricane Helene in North Carolina on January 24, 2025.
- She hosted the National Governors Association dinner with Donald Trump on February 22, 2025, wearing a black tuxedo.
- On March 3, 2025, she participated in a roundtable discussion concerning the "TAKE IT DOWN" Act.
Melania Trump has maintained a relatively private public profile during Donald Trump's second term as president, dividing her time between the White House, Trump Tower in New York City, and Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Despite her infrequent presence, she has attended key events, including the inauguration, state visits, and disaster relief efforts.
Her appearances have often featured muted fashion choices, including suits and neutral-colored basics, a departure from her more vibrant style during Donald Trump's first term. She has also actively promoted initiatives such as Fostering the Future and the Presidential AI Challenge.
Notable events attended include the inauguration on January 20, 2025, where she held the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony and wore a navy ensemble by Adam Lippes and a hat by Eric Javits, later changing into an Hervé Pierre gown for an inaugural ball. She also joined the President at the National Day of Prayer Service on January 21, 2025, and accompanied him to survey damage from natural disasters in California and North Carolina on January 24, 2025. On February 22, 2025, she hosted the National Governors Association dinner in a black Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo, and on March 3, 2025, she participated in a roundtable discussion on the "TAKE IT DOWN" Act targeting revenge porn.