Melania Trump seemed like a rebellious first lady.

Posted: Apr 15, 2017

Melania Trump’s first act as first lady suggested she might play the rebel. When she announced that she would not move to the White House right away — and instead remained in her New York penthouse with her young son while her husband began rolling out controversial executive orders in Washington — she flouted the most basic of all first lady traditions. Now, after weeks of shirking the spotlight, Trump has begun to emerge from her cocoon, taking tentative steps to establish herself in her new role. In her first public events and statements, Trump has hewed surprisingly close to the historical expectations of first ladies. Rather than rebellious, she is shaping up to be retro. “As people get to know her, [they will see] she has been so focused on tradition and family and children,” said Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s spokeswoman. Earlier this month, Trump released her official portrait, a signal that she would be ramping up her official duties. The portrait echoed in style and aesthetic the official photographs of two of her Republican predecessors. She stood in front of an ornate window in the White House, as did Nancy Reagan, and wore a black blazer and folded her arms as did Laura Bush. Lots more prose and pictures at link. Happy Easter, everyone! ;