From televised cabinet meetings to late night Truth Social posts, US President Donald Trump has rarely stepped out of the spotlight since he resumed office in January. But more often than not, he's done it without his wife. So where is Melania?
A new documentary co-produced by the first lady herself aims to answer that question. Melania: 20 Days to History promises viewers an intimate glimpse into Melania Trump's life in the days leading up to her husband's January 2025 inauguration.
The film opened in cinemas across the US on Friday to controversy. It has received significant attention from administration critics and watchdogs, who have criticised the project's funding and dismissed the timing of its release as insensitive, as mass protests swell over two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Politics aside, those seeking answers about how Trump spends her time might find the film unsatisfying - much of it shows Melania Trump in transit, at public events or drifting between meetings to review fabric samples and dinnerware.
Still, small interactions with her closest friends offer some glimpses at how the famously enigmatic first lady is approaching her husband's second term.
