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Jill Biden accuses Melania Trump of breaking major First Lady tradition with very unusual behaviour

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Published 15:17 16 Jan 2025 GMT

Jill Biden accuses Melania Trump of breaking major First Lady tradition with very unusual behaviour

Donald Trump will officially assume the presidency following his inauguration next Monday (20 January)

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Jill Biden has reportedly accused Melania Trump of breaking a major First Lady tradition.

On Monday (20 January), Donald Trump will assume the presidency, taking over the role from his Democrat predecessor, Joe Biden, making Melania the new First Lady of the United States.

Jill has since reflected on her time in the role as she prepares to leave the White House, opening up about her upcoming replacement reportedly declining an invitation to a 'customary' event.

In an exit interview with the Washington Post, Jill revealed Melania did not attend a tea she had invited her to at the White House - a long-held tradition for incoming and outgoing first ladies during the presidential transition.

This prompted Jill to then give Trump a note to pass along to his wife.

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"I congratulated her and I offered help," Jill said of the note, but didn't end up hearing back from Melania until Jimmy Carter's state funeral last week (9 January) when Melania thanked Jill 'during pleasantries'.

Tyla has reached out to the Trump transition team for comment.

Jill Biden claimed Melania Trump declined her invitation for tea (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Jill Biden claimed Melania Trump declined her invitation for tea (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Melania has previously made a bold statement ahead of Trump's return to power.

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She told FOX News: "Maybe some people see me as just a wife of the President, but I'm standing on my own two feet, independent, I have my own thoughts, I have my own 'yes' and 'no'."

Later during the conversation, she explored her first time at the White House, confessing: "The first time was challenging.

"We didn't have much of the information. The information was... upheld for us from previous administration. But, this time, I have everything!"

Even though she now has 'everything', there is one thing she regrets not having last time, and that’s 'support'.

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She shared that she 'didn’t have much support' as the First Lady.

Donald Trump's inauguration will take place in Washington DC next week (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Donald Trump's inauguration will take place in Washington DC next week (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump's official inauguration photos, taken by chief photographer, Daniel Torok, have been shared across social media platforms - prompting many to share their thoughts on the pictures.

Now, while some supporters of Trump - who will become the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency - were hellbent the 78-year-old looked 'presidential', others were far from agreeing.

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Amidst the mixed responses, quite a few people pointed out the fact Trump's eyes appeared to be two different sizes, some even claimed it looked like the work of artificial intelligence (AI) while others commented that the inauguration photo had an uncanny resemblance to his mug shot.

The mugshot in question was taken back in August 2023, when the Republican leader turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, after being indicted by a grand jury on racketeering charges.

Featured Image Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, Politics, Joe Biden, US News, Melania Trump

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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