Donald Trump Shares What He and Melania Did on Their First Night in the White House

The White House itself is a world unto its own — a sprawling 132-room mansion with 35 bathrooms, six floors, and hidden passageways few people ever see. Moving in means adapting to both grandeur and constant activity, from staff transitions to security protocols and official briefings.

For Melania, the adjustment was significant. As a former model who valued privacy, she quickly found her rhythm in the quiet upper floors, focusing on family life and her “Be Best” initiative for children’s well-being.

For Donald Trump, the move represented not just a new address but a culmination of ambition. And as he described it, standing in that hallway on his first night was one of those rare moments when the magnitude of the presidency truly hit him.

“It takes time to get used to living there,” Trump said during the fundraiser. “Even after all that time, I’d still look around sometimes and think, ‘This is really the White House.’ You feel the responsibility — and the pride.”

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