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Controversy has rarely been far from Donald Trump, but even by presidential standards, his ability to dominate headlines remains unmatched. In recent weeks, attention has focused on Trump\u2019s renewed push to bring Greenland under U.S. control, a proposal he and senior members of his administration have described as vital to national security\u2014despite strong opposition from Denmark, Greenland, and several NATO allies. The idea has sparked widespread backlash, and amid the criticism, one notable figure has been largely absent: Melania Trump.<\/p>\n

Before returning to the role of First Lady, Melania made it clear she did not intend to play a prominent public role. Still, reports suggest she has not been seen alongside the president for more than 20 days, prompting speculation about her absence. The last time the couple was reportedly photographed together was during New Year\u2019s celebrations at Mar-a-Lago.
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\nNorwegian newspaper Dagbladet first highlighted Melania\u2019s low profile, noting that aside from a social media post on January 20 thanking supporters for her first year as First Lady, she has remained out of public view. Commentators say this lack of visibility makes it difficult to assess her role compared to previous first ladies. Experts, however, caution against reading too much into it. Eirik L\u00f8kke, a U.S. analyst and advisor at Civita, told Dagbladet that Melania\u2019s absence appears to be a deliberate and consistent choice.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShe prefers to stay in the background,\u201d L\u00f8kke explained, noting that this approach was evident throughout the 2024 election campaign. According to him, Melania\u2019s decision to avoid the spotlight reflects her personal preference rather than any political statement\u2014especially in a presidency where attention is firmly centered on Donald Trump himself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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