During Donald Trump's first term, Melania Trump remained something of an enigmatic first lady and strayed from long-held White House traditions.

Here & Now 's Robin Young speaks with White House historian and author Kate Andersen Brower about what to expect from Melania Trump's second stint serving as first lady of the United States. This segment airs on January 20, 2025. Audio will be available after the broadcast.

Régine Mahaux, who has been photographing the Trumps since 2008, told Vanity Fair that Melania’s new portrait “didn’t need to be retouched.”

Vogue published a sniping article about first lady Melania Trump in reaction to her White House portrait. “Melania Trump Cosplays The Apprentice in Her Official White House Portrait” was the headline of the article by Vogue writer Hannah Jackson.

Melania Trump is back in the White House, but she still isn’t on the same page as Vogue, which mocked the first lady’s official portrait as tacky. “Indeed, Trump looked more like she was guest starring on an episode of ‘The Apprentice’ than assuming the role of first lady of the United States,

Melania Trump's official White House portrait gets an unapologetically harsh review from 'Vogue.' The fashion and style magazine said of the first lady's black-and-white photo, 'The choice to wear a tuxedo — as opposed to a blazer or blouse — made [Melania] look more like a freelance magician than a public servant.

Vogue magazine attacks first lady Melania Trump’s White House portrait "For a magazine that purports to champion women... why are they so terrified of, and not respectful of, a first lady who comes in and says,