Melania Trump is not expected to attend the traditional White House meeting with first lady Jill Biden, sources familiar with her plans said. It’s a decision that underscores Melania Trump’s long-held willingness to buck tradition as she prepares to retake the high-profile – but unelected – role of first lady,

Melania Trump is snubbing Jill Biden by skipping a traditional tea with the first lady, the Daily Mail reports. The once-and-future first lady is reportedly declining the Bidens’ invitation to join Donald Trump when he meets with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday.

Simmons said that Trump’s decision to campaign each of the final three days before Election Day in North Carolina — which Democrats have said is a sign that the campaign is worried about winning a third time here — is “indicative of how important” the state and its 16 electoral votes are for Trump’s path to victory.

Soon-to-be first lady again, Melania Trump, is reportedly skipping a traditional tea meeting with her outgoing counterpart, Jill Biden. It has long been US custom for the first lady to host tea with her successor in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House as part of the transition.

Melania Trump has been notably absent from Donald Trump's presidential campaign this year as well as post-result family photos.