Melania Trump Critiques the Obamas’ White House Transition

Melania Trump Shares Her Thoughts on the White House’s Condition After the Obamas

In 2017, Melania Trump offered some rather candid observations about the White House as she and her family prepared to move in. Her reflections were part of her biography, shedding light on the upgrades she believed the residence needed upon their arrival.

Melania remarked on the challenges they faced, notably that the Obamas did not allow her family the early access to the White House typically granted to incoming residents. This delay, she explained, was due to ‘protocols and politics’ which disrupted what is traditionally a smooth handover.

According to her book, titled Melania, she recounted: “Due to the circumstances at the time, my plans to start getting the residence ready before the inauguration were postponed. Unfortunately, our requests to visit and start preparations in December were not approved.”

During this time, she was particularly focused on finding a suitable school in Washington, DC, for her son, Barron. She emphasized the importance of providing stability and comfort for him amid the move.

Paving a New Path for Barron

Melania was passionate about ensuring Barron’s transition was as smooth as possible. She recalled that the delay resulted in her commencing renovation work only after the family settled in, post-inauguration.

The three weeks of preparation that were lost, she lamented, could have been invaluable for planning and beginning the updates she had envisioned. Redesigning Barron’s room was paramount, as he was stepping into a legacy not seen since John Kennedy Jr. Given that the children’s rooms had been customized for girls for many years, it was crucial to create a boy-friendly space that echoed Barron’s tastes.

While Melania inferred that her time in the White House might not be permanent, she planned to balance her residences across Florida, New York, and Washington, DC.

Her biography provides an insightful perspective on the logistical and personal endeavors she undertook as she embraced life in such a historic and public home.