When Michelle Obama became First Lady in 2009, she received support from former First Lady Laura Bush. Laura told her that if she ever needed advice or help, all she had to do was make a phone call. Michelle appreciated the kind offer and always remembered it.

 

When Michelle Obama became First Lady in 2009, she received support from former First Lady Laura Bush. Laura told her that if she ever needed advice or help, all she had to do was make a phone call. Michelle appreciated the kind offer and always remembered it.

Years later, when Melania Trump became First Lady in 2017, Michelle decided to do the same. She wanted to make sure Melania knew that she was available if she ever needed guidance or someone to talk to about the unique role.

However, during an interview with ABC News while promoting her memoir Becoming, Michelle revealed that Melania had never contacted her. When interviewer Robin Roberts asked if Melania had reached out for advice, Michelle simply replied, "No, she hasn't."

Michelle did not criticize Melania. Instead, she explained that she had offered the same support she once received from Laura Bush because she believed it was the right thing to do.

Melania Trump's communications director, Stephanie Grisham, later responded to Michelle's comments. She said Melania was a strong and independent woman who preferred to handle her responsibilities in her own way. According to Grisham, whenever Melania needed advice, she turned to the professional team working with her at the White House rather than seeking help from previous First Ladies.

The exchange showed that every First Lady chooses her own approach to the role. While Michelle valued learning from someone who had already held the position, Melania decided to rely on her own team and experience as she carried out her duties in the White House.