Popular TV show host Jimmy Kimmel has mocked Melania Trump for reportedly deciding to skip the traditional event of former-and-incoming first lady with outgoing first lady Jill Biden.
Outgoing President Joe Biden has invited Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump. Jill Biden has also extended Melania the customary invitation.
However, even though Donald Trump and Joe Biden are set to meet on Wednesday, Melania is unlikely to remain present, citing prior scheduled plans.
In his monologue Tuesday night, Jimmy Kimmel took a swipe at Melania Trump for skipping traditional tea with Biden despite her husband, President-elect Donald Trump, accepting a White House invite.
“Typically, the first ladies would get together for this meeting, but Melania said no. Trump’s team claims Melania had a scheduling conflict related to her book that came out five weeks ago, which doesn’t sound true,” reported The Daily Beast quoting Kimmel.
Referring to Melania, the TV host remarked that she is probably in the middle of putting up her Christmas decorations. “I know that’s something she looks forward to,” joked Kimmel.
Showing a clip of a news report that Melania is not expected to be at the White House full-time during Trump’s term, Kimmel added, “But this snub gives us an interesting glimpse into something we’ve been joking about, but might actually turn out to be true.”
“When the first lady treats the White House like it’s an Airbnb, is that a good sign for the relationship?,” he further said.
Kimmel also took a pot-shot at Elon Musk, showing a clip of Musk being invited into a group photo with the Trump family at Mar-a-Lago.
“Did you notice who was not in the photo?” Kimmel asked. “Melania was not in the photo, Elon was. Melania, you see what you get for a hundred million dollars?”
Meanwhile, Emphasising the importance of working with Trump, Joe Biden has vowed to ensure a smooth transition, to bring the country together.
Trump is both his presidential predecessor and successor.