Jimmy Kimmel Is Tickled by Melania Wishing Trump Success Over Social Media: ‘Think She Just Said Goodbye via Press Release’ | Video

Melania Trump did not attend the White House meeting with the Biden administration with her husband, instead wishing him luck on social media. That really delighted ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, who’s pretty sure that was her way of saying goodbye.
President Biden met with Donald Trump on Wednesday to ensure a peaceful, smooth transition of power, and normally, the incoming and outgoing First Ladies also meet. However, Melania opted not to attend.
Instead, her office posted to X, writing on her behalf, “Mrs. Trump will not be attending today’s meeting at the White House. Her husband’s return to the Oval Office to commence the transition process is encouraging, and she wishes him great success.”
“I think she just said goodbye via press release, right?” Kimmel joked, reading the message. “I have no idea why Melania skipped the meeting with Jill Biden, but if I had to guess,...
President Biden met with Donald Trump on Wednesday to ensure a peaceful, smooth transition of power, and normally, the incoming and outgoing First Ladies also meet. However, Melania opted not to attend.
Instead, her office posted to X, writing on her behalf, “Mrs. Trump will not be attending today’s meeting at the White House. Her husband’s return to the Oval Office to commence the transition process is encouraging, and she wishes him great success.”
“I think she just said goodbye via press release, right?” Kimmel joked, reading the message. “I have no idea why Melania skipped the meeting with Jill Biden, but if I had to guess,...
- 11/14/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
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