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August 1, 2025 3 mins
Where in the world is Melania Trump? That’s what we all keep asking, right? You know me, Alex, I’m dialed into every Melania sighting, whisper, and headline, and let me tell you—this week’s Melania news is spicier than a Mar-a-Lago brunch buffet. Buckle up, listeners, because it’s a wild ride from gold leaf to the Kennedy Center.

So, just yesterday, chaos hit the White House East Wing. If you thought Melania was plotting her next “Be Best” campaign, surprise: she’s been booted from her office so Donald can build what he’s calling a “Mar-a-Lago-style ballroom.” Yep, press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the ballroom will cost a jaw-dropping $200 million and is set to be the largest dance floor in the neighborhood. Melania’s whole East Wing suite—including the First Lady’s office—has to relocate during construction, so Melania has been spending even more time in New York and Palm Beach, occasionally popping in for major events but, honestly, staying as far away from blueprints and construction dust as possible. I mean, who wants drywall in their Louboutins?

But Melania isn’t just dodging construction crews; she’s making waves elsewhere. On July 31st, she made her first official White House appearance in weeks when she welcomed Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. The fashion press was all over her outfit, but more meaningful was the fact she did it solo, stealing the spotlight and reminding everyone she’s still the First Lady, even if her office is now in storage.

And get this: the buzz on Capitol Hill isn’t just about concrete mixers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. As we roll into August, there’s serious chatter among Republicans to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after Melania Trump. That’s right, the Melania Opera House could soon be a real thing. Apparently, some folks think the glamour of the former model and First Lady deserves a grand stage. If you ask me, that’s a wild upgrade from garden tours and Christmas decorations.

It’s not all galas and grand halls, though. Melania has been weighing in on Donald’s golf obsession—she reportedly gave her classic three-word response, proving once again nobody delivers understated shade quite like her. She’s also been sending gifts and care packages to hospitals in Pennsylvania, keeping up that tradition of quietly supporting frontline workers and children.

Social media? Oh, she’s there. On July 4th, Melania and Donald posted a festive Independence Day video, all smiles and flags, which racked up thousands of likes and countless comments wondering when and where she’ll appear next.

So to sum it up: forced relocations, diplomatic dazzle, potentially an opera house in her name, and enough mystery to keep even TMZ stumped. If Melania has proven anything, it’s her ability to stay in the spotlight while also keeping one Jimmy Choo firmly out of it.

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