Trump has broken with tradition
The President of the United States traditionally meets with the newly elected leader at the White House. This is a traditional part of the peaceful transfer of power. However, four years ago, Trump himself refused to participate in it. Donald Trump did not meet with Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election. Trump also did not attend Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2021.
Melania has never met the First Lady
In addition to meeting Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the two leaders’ wives also met. However, Melania Trump boycotted the meeting with First Lady Jill Biden. Melania Trump’s office said in a tweet, two hours before Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s meeting: “Mrs. Trump will not attend today’s meeting at the White House.”
She added: “It is encouraging that her husband is returning to the Oval Office to begin the transition process, and she wishes him much success.” His office did not give any reason for not accepting the First Lady’s invitation to tea.