Posted on 03/26/2017 11:45:11 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
While their husbands may be the ones in the Oval Office, first ladies have plenty of power of their own. In addition to playing hostess at one of the most famous residences in the world, America's first ladies have traditionally used their positions to shape policy, champion causes and help spark real change.
Two months into her husband's presidency, though, first lady Melania Trump is signaling her role will be much more subdued.
Though the first lady is viewed favorably by 52% of Americans — far higher than her husband's latest approval rating — Mrs. Trump has taken a hands-off approach in the Trump administration. Recent reports allege she's been "miserable" in her new role, which she made no public appearances for between Jan. 21 and Feb. 3.
"I expect her to be gracious when acting as first lady, but I would not be surprised if she limits herself to a minimal engagement with the role," Donald Trump biographer Michael D'Antonio told the Chicago Tribune....
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Agree on the voice.
The big thing is....she didn’t tell Donald she was going to do that. So pleased that she has her own mind....and it’s not about politics...it’s about people. That’s the tie that makes them a great couple.
I’ll never understand the “cause” thing. Does every woman have to have a “cause” other than being a good wife and mother.
Who cares? “First Lady” is a title, not a position - something only Republican spouses ever seem to remember.
For comparison, the wookie had a large staff of about 25 or so. Our new First Lady has a staff of ????????. Anyone know?
“Kennedy was quite ordinary in my book. And her voice drove me crazy.”
Agreed. Nothing against her, but she never struck me as exceptional in any way. The media loved her so they banged that drum.
Who cares what her “approval rating” is! She wasn’t elected to build the wall, cut government, reduce spending, stop illegal alien criminals, or protect the 2nd Amendment. Donald was.
She ought to start a program for public schools called Make Lunches Great Again!
She has spent the last 65 days being a mother to her son. She’ll probably spend the next 3600 days doing the same thing. Why should that be something to criticize?
I doubt she moves to DC and I don't blame her at all if she doesn't.
I didn't know this. Odd.
I am not 100% sure about it..but I seem to remember he is out of school, she flew to Maralago with Trump I think the previous weekend and was there this past weekend for some function.
I do know she wasn’t staying at the WH
“she is beautiful like Kennedy”
Never thought Jackie O was that good looking.Actually i thought she was borderline ugly. She was skinny, had a little poise and wore expensive clothe was all.
that was just part of the Camelot nonsense.
I didn’t think she was all that attractive either.
“Nothing against her, but she never struck me as exceptional in any way.”
People had been looking at Mamie Eisenhower too long.
Thanks for the information.
This is certainly a complex little family. :-)
So true, a real mother.
They stayed at maralago while barron was out of school instead of the WH.
I didn’t know this. Odd.
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Trump is a huge target. I imagine they will be apart for most of his time as president.
Just like the fact that Michelle Obama rarely took the same plane as Hussein.
And she always had a nanny for the children.
Sorry, I don’t agree. Come June, Barron should be living with both parents, IMHO ... and not just now and then.
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