Melania vs. Jill Biden: Debate Over Class and Legacy Heats Up Ahead of White House Return
Melania Trump attends an event in Washington, D.C., on September 3, 2020. Jill Biden delivers remarks during an event at the White House. Angerer/Getty Images; Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
As Melania Trump prepares to return to the White House, the debate over who the classier First Lady is—Melania or Jill Biden—has reignited on X, formerly Twitter. Users are comparing the two women not only for their clothing choices but also for their demeanor and role model potential.
The debate was sparked by a post that drew polarized responses. A supporter of Jill Biden commented, “Is that even a question? There’s no competition here! Dr. Jill is amazing & way above next lady.” Meanwhile, fans of Melania Trump had a different take, with one user asserting, “Not only is Melania classier, more beautiful, and very sensible, but she’s an amazing mother.”
The exchange quickly turned heated. One user dismissed the pro-Melania sentiment, replying, “In your fondest dreams, maybe. Not in reality. Not even close.” Another added sarcastically, “On what planet in what distant galaxy?”
The debate also brought up past tensions between the two First Ladies. Melania Trump has never appeared on the cover of Vogue as First Lady, a point she once referred to as a snub, accusing the magazine of bias. “They’re biased and they have likes and dislikes, and it’s so obvious,” Melania said in 2022. “I have much more important things to do – and I did in the White House – than being on the cover of Vogue.”
In a recent interview with Fox, Melania reiterated her stance while taking a subtle dig at Jill Biden, who graced the cover of Vogue’s August edition. “I’ve been on the covers of Vogue and many magazines before. For me, we have so many other important things to do than to be on the cover of any magazine,” Melania remarked.
The relationship between the two women has been marked by frostiness. Melania famously skipped the traditional White House tea meeting with Jill Biden during the 2020 transition. According to The Daily Mail, the two have not spoken since Kamala Harris’s loss, despite their spouses having a friendly phone call. Jill Biden, however, extended an olive branch during the transition, reportedly handing Melania a congratulatory handwritten letter.
The rivalry between the First Ladies reflects broader political and cultural divides, with supporters on both sides fiercely defending their favorite. As the Trumps prepare to move back into the White House, the comparisons—and controversies—are unlikely to subside anytime soon.
