A video making the rounds suggests, at best, that Melania Trump is not granted the same respect as other former first ladies. Then again, this was apparent when Donald Trump held office, considering Mrs. Trump is a former model and her likeness did not grace a single fashion magazine cover in America.
The video depicts a display at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. Portraits of former first lady’s are seen on the wall under the heading, “Honorary Chairs of the Bunny Mellon Healing Garden. The portraits begin with Rosalynn Carter and proceed in succession up to Michelle Obama. An open door leads into the next room, where current first lady Jill Biden’s portrait in on display by itself.
“Who’s missing here?” tweeted TexasLindsay.
Who’s missing here?
This is the Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C.pic.twitter.com/aAMKgJI4E7
— TeasLindsay™ (@TexasLindsay_) February 23, 2024
It’s logical to assume that Melania is behind the open door, given the order of the portraits and the space behind the door, BUT it’s a safe bet to suggest that Michelle Obama — who, by the way, graced countless magazine covers — would not be placed behind a door.
Interestingly, the healing garden officially opened while Melania Trump was in the White House and she attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“I want to thank everyone involved in this project,” Mrs. Trump said. “It took so many kind and caring people focused on these very brave and amazing children, and the end result is something everyone should be proud of. I’m so grateful that patients and their families will be able to go through the healing process outside in this wonderful space.”
Given how Melania Trump was treated while in office, the story seemed to strike a nerve with social media users.
Here’s a quick sampling of some of the responses to the story, as seen on X:
Really offensive.
— @amuse (@amuse) February 23, 2024
She might be behind the door.
— Forever Shadowbanned (@TheRealJaymo25) February 23, 2024
It’s hard to tell. But if the doors are typically open that’s just as insulting.
— TeasLindsay™ (@TexasLindsay_) February 23, 2024
Disgusting behavior from @ChildrensNatl.
Imagine being so classless that you don’t include the classiest and most elegant of all first ladies by omitting Melania purposely with the door.
— Rohit Iyer (@rohitiyer11) February 23, 2024
That really raises some righteous anger inside of me.
Melania conducted herself with class and near-royalty levels the positive, but cliché imagery that label elicits abroad.
Big Mike & Joe’s Handler wish they could mirror her tenure in the role.
— CDouglasMTG (@CDouglasMTG) February 23, 2024
Seriously? I don’t care how ppl feel about the various Presidents. If Melania’s pic is behind the door & the door is opened, as depicted here, to cover it up—that’s just wrong. We’ve become such a mean country.
— DiannaE (@Dianna_Erwin) February 23, 2024
They did the same with CNN’s First Ladies series.
— I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) February 23, 2024
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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