Melania’s withdrawal from politics has been intentional. According to a 2021 CNN report, those close to her said she had no plans to re-enter public life, even if Donald Trump ran for a second term. She has historically avoided campaign events, giving very few public appearances and interviews. As First Lady, she maintained a sparse public profile, granting fewer than five on-camera interviews and no print interviews. Even before her time in the White House, Melania valued privacy, routine, and self-discipline, shaping her life around fitness, health, and personal ambition rather than social visibility.
Before her marriage, Melania lived a low-key life in New York, maintaining strict routines and avoiding nightlife. She focused on health, exercise, and discipline, walking with ankle weights, consuming fresh fruit daily, and following a careful skincare regimen. She preferred quiet evenings at home or simple dinners out, and her relationships were generally private. Friends describe her as a “homebody” who valued consistency and simplicity over the social scene of Manhattan. Continue reading…
