She discussed parenting with Michelle Obama
While Donald met Barack Obama to discuss the smooth transition of presidential power in the White House following the election, Michelle Obama showed her successor around the building that will be home from January.
Michelle apparently gave Melania a tour of her new living quarters and the two women discussed "the unique demands of raising a family in the White House".
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"The First Lady was pleased to extend that courtesy to Mrs Trump and enjoyed the opportunity that she had to visit with her today," press secretary Josh Earnest said.
"They also had a discussion about raising kids. Obviously the First Lady's two daughters spent their formative years of their childhood at the White House and Mrs Trump's son will also spend some important years of his childhood here," he added.
"That's a rather unique childhood and the two women had an opportunity to talk about that experience and being a good parent through that experience."