According to excerpts from Jill's memoir,« A View from the East Wing", former first lady Jill Biden revealed new details of explicit comments Melania Trump about her son, Barron Trump , taken during an awkward car ride to the presidential inauguration Donald Trump in January 2025.
Jill Biden's one-sided conversation with Melania Trump
Melania Trump revealed that her son, Barron Trump, refused the family's offer to get a dog. Author: MEGA
Jill described the conversation as tense and largely one-sided, as the two women traveled together to the ceremony. She said that To John Bessler , husband of a Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar , was tasked with accompanying both first ladies—and, presumably, easing the awkwardness between them.
According to the former first lady, Melania briefly mentioned Barron after Bessler asked if the Trumps ever had a dog.
«"I asked Barron several times, but he said no, he doesn't want a dog," Melania suddenly said, as Jill recounted.
Melania Trump's Stories About Barron Trump's Life
Melania Trump told Jill Biden that her son, Barron Trump, attended New York University and lived in Trump Tower. Author: MEGA
Jill also wrote that Melania shared details of Barron's life at NYU, saying he had a "floor in Trump Tower," attended classes regularly, and was shuttled to and from campus. Melania added that Barron didn't socialize much at college but remained close with his high school friends.
The memoir describes the relationship as tense from the start. Jill noted that Melania refused to attend the traditional First Ladies' Tea Party in 2021 after Donald challenged the 2020 election results, and later declined Jill's invitation to meet for tea in 2024.
Jill wrote that she had little relationship with Melania before this, noting that their only interactions were limited to brief conversations at the former president's funeral. Jimmy Carter and the former first lady Rosalynn Carter .
Melania Trump's lingering resentment toward the Biden family
Jill Biden claimed Melania Trump accused Joe Biden of conducting a massive FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago in 2022. Author: MEGA
Jill also suggested there was lingering resentment surrounding the FBI's 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago, which she said Melania blamed on the president. Joe Biden .
«"I sympathized with her, having been subjected to a similar search myself," Jill wrote. "I knew how unpleasant it was to have agents rummage through your underwear drawer.".
Jill said that throughout the trip, Bessler tried to keep the conversation going, while Melania kept bringing the discussion back to the weather.
A handwritten note from Jill Biden.
Jill Biden claimed Melania Trump repeatedly steered the conversation toward the weather. Author: MEGA
The memoir also recounts how Jill left Melania a handwritten note and flowers at the White House before leaving, a gesture she says was interrupted when a staffer tucked a separate letter underneath her note.
«"I'm still irritated by this arrogance," the former first lady wrote.
Jill recounted how, after the inauguration, she and Joe boarded Marine One for the last time as they left Washington for California.
«"Wow, Joe, it's full circle," she told him as they soared above the capital.