(NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House on Monday as just the second president to serve two nonconsecutive terms.
Trump has not said he will live anywhere but the White House. Seven presidents have resided elsewhere during their administrations for varying periods, most of which occurred due to renovations.
Where will Melania live during Trump’s presidency?
Trump’s wife, Melania, and teenage son, Barron, are expected to stay at the White House in varied capacities, with the latter attending New York University (NYU) in Manhattan.
Melania told Fox News in a Jan. 13 interview that she will split her time between Washington, D.C., New York and Florida.
“I will be in the White House. And when I need to be in New York, I will be in New York,” Melania said. “When I need to be in Palm Beach, I will be in Palm Beach. My first priority is to be a mom, to be a first lady, to be a wife.”
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Barron Trump, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 16, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) -
President-elect Donald Trump, left, takes the oath of office Jan. 20, 2017, as Melania Trump and family stand during the 58th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. (Jim Bourg/Pool via Bloomberg) -
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump wave at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) -
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, joined by Melania Trump, left, and Barron Trump, arrives to speak at an election night watch party on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Melania explained that returning to the White House would be far easier than the move to D.C. during Trump’s first presidency.
“The first time was challenging. We didn’t have much of the information,” she said. “But this time, I have everything … I already selected the furniture that needs to go in, so it’s a very different transition this time.”
Where will Barron live during Trump’s presidency?
As for Barron, Melania told Fox that he would visit the White House but primarily stay in New York like most NYU students.
“I think he will come and visit,” she said.
President Joe Biden and his family will leave the White House on Monday morning; Melania told Fox they have five hours to move out.
Trump and his family’s belongings will be moved into the White House following the swearing-in ceremony.
