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Melania Trump\u2019s time as First Lady has blended public initiatives with a largely private lifestyle. During her return to the White House, she continued promoting her Be Best campaign while also focusing on personal projects.<\/p>\n

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A major undertaking has been her documentary, for which Amazon reportedly paid $40 million for filming rights. Released in January, the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.<\/p>\n

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Despite varied reactions, Melania expressed satisfaction with the outcome. In an interview with CNN, she said, \u201cWe achieved what we want to achieve. For myself, it\u2019s already successful.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Throughout this period, she divided her time between Washington, Palm Beach, and New York City, signaling a more flexible approach compared with traditional expectations of the role.<\/p>\n

A recent YouGov poll highlights mixed public opinion about her performance. Conducted in February 2026 among more than 2,200 adults, the survey found her approval rating at -16.<\/p>\n

That figure was lower than Jill Biden\u2019s -9 but slightly higher than Hillary Clinton\u2019s -17. The results suggest a divided national view.<\/p>\n

By comparison, several past First Ladies earned higher approval ratings, including Nancy Reagan (+25), Rosalynn Carter (+32), Michelle Obama (+21), and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (+56).<\/p>\n

The poll also showed stronger support among Republicans than Democrats, underscoring political polarization. Overall, the findings reflect the challenge of evaluating a First Lady whose tenure blends public advocacy with a preference for privacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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