Trump shared an opinion article that complimented his wife's White House Christmas decor on Tuesday. On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including reserve and National Guard components, provided ceremonial support and Defense. There are four living former first ladies: Hillary Clinton, married to Bill Clinton; Laura Bush, married to George W. Melania Trump has hired a chief of staff, a move that puts her first official mark on the White House, but the first lady’s office is likely to be pretty lonely for the foreseeable future. Personnel BBC News, June 12, 2017, Melania Trump moves into the White House;. Trump presented the departing first lady, Michelle Obama, with a blue. In line with tradition, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump into. So much for the bus. Readers called out the overall airbrushed-at-the-galleria. She was only the second foreign-born first lady, after Louisa Adams. And they noticed one big difference. As per the rumors that have circulated all week, the incoming First Lady showed up in a powder blue Ralph Lauren. His children Ashley and Hunter are on the right. Events included arrivals at the morning prayer service, the president-elect’s arrival at the White House to meet President Obama, arrivals at the ceremony, the oaths of office for president. January 20, 2017 President-Elect and Vice President-Elect Arrival at White House President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived at the White House for tea. The outgoing US president, Barack Obama, and first lady, Michelle Obama, greet Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House to host a tea prior to. First lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House Christmas decorations whose theme reflects 200 years of holiday traditions at the White House. Press had to wait until the week before the inauguration to receive details and photographs of the gown from Mrs. United States Capitol. Mike Pence, presided over the parade, which stretched a little under 2 miles from the U. 20, 2017. Mar 07, 2019 at 2:55 PM EST. “This is democracy’s day, a day of history and hope. 20, 2017 file photo, from left, first lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama stand on the steps of the U. Those reacting online were largely unimpressed. In November 2016, Obama invited Trump to have tea in the White House as a traditional. Staff Writer. January 20, 1953: First lady Mamie Eisenhower wore a pale pink de soie gown which was embroidered with over 2,000 rhinestones. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our. , on Jan. X content FILE - In this Friday, Jan. President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009 – to. January 21, 2013: Michelle Obama wore a collarless blue-checkered coat with J. MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty. But behind the scenes, the former First Lady has been working on projects including charity fundraising, and signs indicate her husband's potential presidential run may bring her back into the spotlight. For months, the former first lady has been living in one of Mar-a-Lago’s many bedrooms, secluded and almost entirely out of the public eye. 01:44. Trump is said to prefer the city to Mar-a-Lago or Bedminster. Trump and his wife, Melania, arrived at the White House on Friday morning to begin inauguration ceremonies, Mrs. While visiting Warsaw, Poland in 2017, the president and first lady met Poland's first lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda and her husband, Andrzej Duda, in a highly publicized introduction, as reported by The Washington Post. Yet another highlighted the difference in how President Barack Obama warmly greeted Michelle on the Capitol steps, compared with Trump’s stern acknowledgment of Melania’s arrival. With this oath, President Biden officially began his first term as president of the United States. Obama was on hand to welcome President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the front steps of the White House ahead of the Inauguration on Friday. (Justin Lane/European Pressphoto Agency. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and future first lady Melania into the White House for a tea and coffee reception. Only about 1,000 socially distanced guests, including former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk back after escorting former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama to a Marine helicopter during the 2017 presidential inauguration. The book, written by Trump's former senior advisor and close friend. A new tell-all book about First Lady Melania Trump includes several surprising allegations, including one about how she demanded showers and toilets used by President Barack Obama's family be replaced before the Trump family moved into the White House. Trump and his vice president, former Indiana Gov. The early days of 2017 were a whirlwind for Vice President Joe Biden: swearing in a new Congress, a surprise Medal of Freedom, a speech at Davos and one final trip to Ukraine. by Judy Kurtz - 03/06/23 3:16 PM ET. Timeline: On Jan. [+] speaking during the Republican National Convention filmed in the Rose Garden at the White. 0:00. In the afternoon, the President and First Lady. She is not nearly as active on social media as her husband. (Official White House Photo by Shealah. S. Mr. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama received President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump at the front door of the White House ahead of. But after all of Friday's madness calmed down, people started comparing Donald Trump's arrival at the White House to that of Barack Obama eight years ago. President Barack Obama kisses former first lady Michelle Obama during the unveiling of their official White House portraits, painted by Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung, respectively. Even. when the topic of her and former President Barack Obama‘s official White House portraits came up. First lady Melania Trump held her first event in the White House Kitchen Garden on Friday, donning a plaid shirt and coordinating red gloves to pull up leeks and plant kale along with. Marine One carrying outgoing President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump flies past the U. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama walked a portion of the parade following his inauguration in January 2009. 1. President Barack Obama and the first lady visited Saudi Arabia in 2015 to pay respects to the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and meet the newly appointed monarch, King Salman bin. President-elect Barack Obama was about to walk out to take. The Trumps arrive at the White House with their son, Barron, in June 2017. Trump’s Inauguration vs. Melania Trump did not name a chief of staff until February 1, when she selected Lindsay Reynolds, who had worked as associate director for the White House Visitors Office in Laura Bush’s East Wing. Obama was born in Hawaii, studied at Columbia and Harvard, and. 20, 2021, after departing the White House. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) The nation’s stark. Melania Trump (R), stands with Ivanka Trump as a parade passes the inaugural parade reviewing stand in front of the White House on January 20, 2017, in Washington, DC (Getty Images) The source said, “Melania complained that Ivanka was always competing with her for his attention as if she knew better and was more capable. January 13, 2017. The nonprofit group that oversaw Mr. 43 Photos. When Amy Sherald s portrait of Obama was unveiled at the National. At the time, Obama pulled her hair back into a low bun and wore a red coatdress by the designer Jason Wu, Vanity Fair reported. Biden, Jr. 20. Barron Trump will now be escorted by the Secret Service and NYPD, along with his mother, first lady Melania Trump, on his way to and from his private school. SEE ALSO. Obama Sets Humble, Open Tone For White House. January 16, 2017. S. president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event that. 1. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017. Melania Trump has most commonly opted to borrow place settings from the official Clinton china set for her White House events, the two Trump-hosted state dinners included. First Lady Melania Trump revealed the White House Christmas decorations this morning, and the holiday transformation definitely reflects her style. Biden wore a mask while seated behind the Resolute Desk with a stack of orders early Wednesday evening. English: Melania Trump, escorted by a U. The tweet included an image from Inauguration Day 2017, which showed her smiling broadly while being. President-elect Donald Trump ,and his wife Melania Trump , are greeted by President Barack Obama , and his wife first lady Michelle Obama, upon. They had spent the last few months in New York so Barron could finish out his school year. "The President, Barron, and I are very. Vogue magazine penned an essay days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration titled, “A Look Back at Michelle Obama’s Vegetable Garden, One of Her First Accomplishments as FLOTUS. EDT. Donald Trump was not present, making him the first. Barack Obama 2009–2017. President Donald. By Theo Wargo/Getty Images. President Barack Obama (R) and Michelle Obama (L) pose with President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania at the White House before the inauguration on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D. 20 fell on a Sunday in 2012. box. Former U. “To see. , represented Delaware for 36 years in the U. Weekly Address: The Honor of Serving You as President. ”. View. CNN —. WASHINGTON – It’s a ritual carried out with precision each time a new first family moves into the White House. Biden, Vice. Jan. M elania Trump turned up at the White House on inauguration day clutching a gift for the outgoing president and first lady, that recognizable robin egg blue box with a white ribbon signifying a. First ladies are known for choosing important social causes to champion — Melania Trump's predecessor, Michelle Obama, focused on providing healthy meals to children and established the White House's. She has been spotted going to her hairdresser and entering and exiting Trump Tower, which she does through a special side. President Barack Obama met with then President-elect Trump. Michelle Obama, greets Melania Trump at the White House, who arrives with a giftThe next time Michelle Obama and Melania Trump met was at Donald Trump's inauguration. President Barack Obama kisses former first lady Michelle Obama during the unveiling of their official White House portraits, painted by Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung, respectively. Former U. It was also under Obama that the White House was first illuminated with the colors of the rainbow Pride flag, after the Supreme Court’s landmark same-sex marriage ruling in 2015. But Trump supporters were fine with the situation. Doug Mills/The New York Times. 20 marks one year since Donald Trump's inauguration as president, but it's also the anniversary of. Many compared Obama's style to the outfit and hairstyle she wore while attending Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration. Melania Trump (born April 26, 1970, Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia [now in Slovenia]) American first lady (2017–21), the wife of Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States. ” (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) The trees will. This may be one of the only viral awkward Melania Trump moments that worked in her favor. His official portrait, unveiled at the White House Wednesday , will do the same. Cameras captured the moment, including the. In Focus. 12 hours ago · The year started with a historic stalemate in Washington, DC, as the US House of Representatives struggled to elect a new speaker. Through her BE BEST initiative, she has become an ambassador of kindness, an. ” Trump is auctioning the white, wide-brimmed, crepe hat she wore in April 2018, for the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House. Without his protective glasses on, US President Donald Trump looks up towards the solar eclipse while viewing with his wife Melania and son Barron at the White House on 21 August, 2017. Inauguration Day brings with it an awkward transition when one family moves in and. C. The inauguration marked the formal culmination of the presidential transition of Donald Trump that began when he won the U. 0:56. President Biden, Vice President Harris and their families received a presidential escort to the White House on Wednesday afternoon, hours after the new administration was officially sworn into office. Michelle Obama Said She Was "Uncontrollably Sobbing" After President Trump's Inauguration. Trump. Before Trump's 2017 presidential swearing-in, he and Melania met the Obamas at the White House for a pre-inauguration coffee ceremonyA re-creation of the White House made from 275 pounds of gingerbread dough, 110 pounds of pastillage dough, 30 pounds of gum paste, 25 pounds of chocolate and 25 pounds of royal icing. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests. More than 5,000 military members from across all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including reserve and National Guard components, provided ceremonial support and Defense Support of Civil Authorities during the inaugural period. first lady Michelle Obama listens with outgoing President Barack Obama (L) to incoming President Donald Trump speak during inauguration ceremonies at the U. In fact, Melania, whose page on the official White House website lists her. . 1:09. WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 25: President Donald J. Capitol decked out for the 59th presidential inauguration as they depart the White House in. CNN —. Trump’s inauguration at far less than President Obama’s in 2009. We may consider it routine, but the inaugural ceremony remains a uniquely American expression of our constitutional system. . The post, from a conservative site, said Melania had "impeccable taste" compared to Jill Biden. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pose with President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania at the White House on Trump's inauguration day. Mark Wilson/Getty Images. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania are greeted by their family members on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Jan. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama received President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump at the front door of the White House ahead of. They'll stay at Trump Tower in New York. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama with Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, before Trump's inauguration in 2017. , Jan. 20, 2017. Former first lady Michelle Obama met with Ms Trump well ahead of her Mr Trump's 2017 inauguration. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) Tree ornaments in the Grand Foyer and Cross Hall are in "The Nutcracker Suite" theme as seen during a media preview of the 2017. Mark Wilson/Getty Images Barack Obama sits with Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and Joe Biden at the inauguration. Day. But in naming a new chief usher on Friday, Melania Trump elevated someone from within a close network of family employees to be her in-house right hand. Melania Trump ‘s inauguration present to Michelle Obama remains a mystery — until now. , was born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the first of four siblings. In her first TV interview since leaving the White House, the. Arts and Entertainment. P… First lady Michelle Obama and incoming first lady Melania Trump; Vice President Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Mike Pence; and President Barack Obama and. He said there was “no time to start like today. When the Obamas and the Trumps met up on the White House steps, Obama was shocked that Melania handed her a gift. A source at Ralph Lauren, however, revealed to Glamour that the. (Presidents. President Trump addressed the nation following his swearing-in by Chief Justice John Roberts during the presidential inauguration ceremony. President Barak Obama and President-elect Donald Trump smile at the White House before the inauguration on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D. Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Lee. In an Instagram post published on Monday afternoon, she opened up about her experience welcoming then-President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, to the White House in 2016 after. . Here is a close look at how the attack unfolded. The White House said Friday that Mrs. Two weeks into her new life as a full-time Washingtonian, Melania Trump is staying true to her reputation as more homebody than social butterfly. Then President-Elect Donald J. 20. Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama stand on the steps of the Capitol. He said there was “no time to start like today. 20, 2017, at the White House in Washington. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, arrives on Capitol Hill for a meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday, January 9. . Staying with security issues, the White House Secret Service detail was shaken up to get rid of agents seen as loyal to the former president and bring in senior staff the new POTUS had worked with. Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, Donald Trump and Barack Obama at Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC on 20 January 2017.