The ‘existing style’ of the White House during the Obamas’ tenure there was a scathing jab from Melania Trump.
When the First Lady recounted how she discovered the White House in 2017 in her biography, she used some strong language.
The book, Melania, detailed the upgrades the Trump family believed were necessary when they took possession of the property.
“The Obamas denied the family ‘crucial’ early access to the house so they could begin moving in and making changes,” she said.
Melania noted that this was a ‘customary’ tradition that had dated back decades, but ‘protocols and politics’ got in the way of their smooth transition.
In the 256-page book, she wrote: “Unfortunately my plans to begin preparing the residence before the inauguration were disrupted by protocols and politics.
“Sadly our team did not receive the access we had requested to visit the White House residence in December.”
The single mother at the time remembers looking for a good school in Washington, DC, for her son, Barron.
She added: “While the logistics of relocating can be challenging, my priority was to create a sense of stability and familiarity for Barron during this transition.
“I was dedicated to ensuring that he had a smooth and positive experience.”
Reflecting on the time the family had to settle in, she said: “This delayed the planning process, and I was only able to begin renovations after the inauguration, once we were already in the White House.
“Those three weeks would have been crucial for taking measurements, gathering plans, and starting preparations.”
“Barron’s room was a priority. He was the first young boy to live in the White House since John Kennedy Jr, and the children’s bedrooms had been decorated for girls for sixty years, so it was important to create a space that suited Barron’s interests.”
Melania has acknowledged this time that she might not always live with her husband in the White House.
Rather, she will divide her time between Florida, New York, and Washington, DC.
