In her likely final interview before leaving the White House, First Lady Jill Biden shared reflections on various figures, including Melania Trump and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She mentioned that she invited Melania for tea, but the invitation was declined. Jill expressed a commitment to respecting traditions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum and avoiding negativity. She also recounted leaving a note for Melania Trump when she and President Joe Biden visited France, offering congratulations and assistance.
Jill was candid about her disappointment with Pelosi, particularly over reports suggesting Pelosi pushed for Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid. Reflecting on their 50-year friendship, Jill described the situation as “disappointing,” but chose not to elaborate further.
The interview also touched on her relationship with Donald Trump. Despite their previous political differences, Jill and Trump had a positive conversation during a visit to the White House, with Trump describing the exchange as “very nice.” Trump also spoke about his discussions with global leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelensky. Trump revealed that Zelensky wants to pursue peace and a ceasefire, indicating a shift in his stance on the ongoing conflict with Russia, and emphasized the need for a resolution after the heavy toll of the war.