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Melania Trump's reluctance to play big, public-facing parts in her husband's political campaigns could help to change expectations in society more broadly.
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Elaine Moore
Melania Trump appears to be sitting out Donald Trump’s bid for presidential re-election in 2024. In fact, since leaving the White House, the former first lady has largely retreated from public view. It feels, writes The Washington Post, as if she is hiding.
Who would not want to hide?
