Melania Trump is planning to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week after her role in husband Donald Trump’s presidential bid remained shrouded in mystery. Donald Trump will be officially announced as the party’s presidential candidate at the convention. It is not clear whether Melania will speak onstage or be a formal part of the convention program.The report comes after Trump’s former wife Marla Maples expressed interest in helping Trump’s campaign. Marla said she was also open to being Donald’s vice president.
If Melania attends the convention, it will be the second big surprise from Trump camp in the run up to the election — the first being Barron Trump‘s political debut at father’s rally in Florida on Wednesday.
This campaign, Melania maintained a low profile and also suggested that she won’t be a full time first lady if Trump becomes the president. She would like to divide her time between Washington in the White House and in New York with her son Barron Trump — who will be soon going to a university.
Melania attended just two public appearances since Trump launched his third presidential bid. She was conspicuously absent from all court appearances of her husband for the hush money trial. She did not attend the CNN’s June 27 presidential debate in Atlanta.
She attended private fundraising events though, including one in April and another on July 8. She was the host of the second event which took place at her residence at Trump Tower.
Trump campaign advisers said Melania is supportive of her husband but she is very selective in choosing her political appearances. She also told once that she doesn’t need to stand by Donald Trump like Jill Biden does with President Joe Biden.
In 2016 and 2020, Melania delivered remarks at the party convention and after Trump’s defeat in 2020, Melania withdrew herself into the private life.