- First Lady Melania Trump has made only 38 public appearances in 2026, according to an analysis of her schedule by The Daily Beast.
- Her most recent public engagement was on 19 July, when she attended the World Cup final alongside President Donald Trump.
- She was noticeably absent from several key events in July, including Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral and the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Trump has delivered public remarks just 29 times since her husband returned to office, significantly fewer than her predecessors Michelle Obama and Jill Biden.
- Approximately 80 per cent of her appearances this year have taken place in Washington, DC, following a brief surge in activity to promote her Amazon documentary.
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