Trump took up President Joe Biden's offer and the rivals were set to meet in the White House at 11 a.m. Wednesday. But Melania Trump did not make her intentions known publicly until hours before the two presidents were scheduled to sit down for a civil confab after a brutal campaign.

President-elect Donald Trump has kinda-sorta addressed the plans of his wife, Melania, ahead of his return to the White House in January. In an interview with Time published Thursday, Trump was asked if Melania intends to join him in Washington for his upcoming second term.

The president-elect revealed during his TIME Person of the Year interview that Melania will be active "when she needs to be"

Last month insiders said that it was unlikely the former first lady would return to the White House for Trump’s second term

Melania brought her tally of public appearances up to three on Thursday when she accompanied Trump to ring the bell of the New York Stock Exchange in downtown Manhattan. The act s

Melania Trump and President-elect Donald Trump may resume duties as the first couple in the coming weeks, but the pair look to be as united as the current state of the US itself. According to RadarOnline,

Donald Trump claimed his wife Melania Trump will be an "active" part of the White House amid rumors the soon-to-be first lady would be splitting her time between Florida, New York and Washington, D.C.