The first lady has kept a low profile during her husband’s second term. She appeared at a White House event Sept. 4 about artificial intelligence and tech innovation, marking her return to public life after a two-month hiatus. Her last official public outing was in mid-July at the FIFA Club World Cup in New York City.
Despite a light calendar, Melania Trump has chosen to appear alongside the president at select events, including his second inauguration festivities, Fourth of July celebrations, the funeral of Pope Francis, the White House Easter egg roll, visiting Texas flooding victims and the administration’s multimillion-dollar festival and parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.