AceShowbiz - When Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term as President in January 2025, his wife Melania Trump will also be resuming her role as First Lady. However, this time she is opting for a distinctly non-traditional approach, according to multiple sources. Melania Trump intends to spend the majority of her time between New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, rather than residing full-time at the White House. This decision appears to be driven by family priorities, particularly her dedication to her son Barron Trump, who is attending New York University.

"As much as Melania loves Mar-a-Lago and her life in Palm Beach," sources told CNN, "She will spend more time in New York with her son, who is more important to her than anything else."

While the thought of the First Lady being absent from the White House may seem surprising, it's important to note that Melania Trump has never been a conventional First Lady. During Donald Trump's first term, she often redefined traditional roles, attending only major events and keeping her personal life relatively private. This trend seems likely to continue.

CNN reports that one of her first official decisions was to decline the symbolic meeting with outgoing First Lady Jill Biden, highlighting a scheduling conflict due to her newly released memoir. This move has further indicated Melania's desire for autonomy and departure from well-established customs.

"I'm not anxious because this time is different. I have much more experience and much more knowledge. I was in the White House before. When you go in, you know exactly what to expect," Melania Trump said in a recent interview with Fox News.

Despite her plans to spend limited time at the White House, Melania Trump will still partake in significant responsibilities. Her presence is expected at major events such as state dinners, and she plans to maintain her platform and priorities as First Lady. Additionally, there have been talks about reinvigorating her "Be Best" initiative, which focuses on children's well-being, the opioid crisis, and online behavior.

The decision to reside primarily outside the White House could offer Melania a unique position to balance public expectations with personal priorities, redefining what it means to be the First Lady. As Kate Bennett, a former CNN White House correspondent, noted, "She has carte blanche - she can be as active in the East Wing or as inactive as she cares to be."