Former US President Donald Trump recently made headlines during a speech in Des Moines, Iowa, not just for his characteristic off-script remarks — but also for revealing the nickname he uses for his wife, Melania Trump.
“I call her ‘First Lady,’ isn’t it terrible?” Trump said.
“I’m saying ‘Good night, First Lady, my darling,’ because it reminds me that I’m president, that’s why.”
The comment sparked renewed attention to the long-standing speculation about the couple’s unorthodox relationship dynamics, including their living arrangements during their White House years.
Separate Bedrooms at the White House
As revealed in Michael Wolff’s book, Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, Donald and Melania Trump were the first couple since John and Jackie Kennedy to sleep in separate bedrooms while at the White House. Trump even reportedly requested a lock on his bedroom door — not just to ensure privacy from Melania, but also to keep out the Secret Service as he watched TV and ate cheeseburgers in solitude.
Where Will Melania Live If Trump Returns?
According to Radar Online, Melania has made it clear she would prefer to have her own space if Trump returns to the presidency in 2025. She reportedly occupied a two-room suite on the third floor of the White House during Trump’s first term and may do the same again.
There has been further speculation that she may continue living in Florida or New York rather than return to Washington, D.C., full-time.
A Trump spokesperson has denied reports about the couple’s sleeping arrangements, but insiders claim that while they do not share a bedroom, they have dinner together every night and follow a shared nightly routine involving conversation before bed.
Background
This isn’t the first time Melania’s apparent emotional and physical distance from her husband has made news — from her refusal to hold hands in public to delayed arrivals at the White House and avoiding public political engagements.
While Melania has publicly said she isn’t nervous about a second stint as First Lady, reports suggest she is negotiating terms regarding privacy and independence if Trump wins the 2024 presidential election.
As the world watches the political and personal drama unfold, the couple continues to captivate attention not just for their influence, but for the mystery that surrounds their marriage.