Melania Trump has been largely absent from the 2024 campaign trail. Here’s what she’s been up to.

Melania Trump appeared onstage beside her husband during an event at the Mar-a-Lago Club, where he announced his third bid for the White House.

Although Donald Trump spoke virtually at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting three days later, Melania Trump remained out of the public eye for another month.

Melania Trump posed for photographs one month later during a New Year’s Eve party at the Mar-a-Lago Club.

Donald Trump held a brief press conference before the party, during which he dodged questions about a national abortion ban and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

While Donald Trump continued to make public appearances after the New Year’s Eve party — including his first 2024 campaign rally — Melania remained elusive until June, six months later.

Photographers spotted her outside Trump Tower in New York City, where Donald Trump became embroiled in a hush-money trail involving Stormy Daniels.

Melania Trump steered clear of the circus surrounding the trial, but her absence made headlines.

Five months later, Melania Trump traveled to Georgia to attend a tribute service for Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, who died that month.

The guest list included other former first ladies, including Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.

Although Melania Trump has given speeches in the past, including her controversial 2016 Republican National Convention address, she doesn’t often take the podium.

However, Melania Trump spoke to new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony, saying she navigated a “labyrinth” of paperwork while trying to obtain a work visa early in her modeling career.

“I recall feeling a tremendous sense of pride and belonging after I recited the US oath of allegiance, as the pathway to citizenship is arduous,” she said.

Donald Trump accompanied his wife to her mother’s funeral in Palm Beach, Florida, in January. Melania’s father, Viktor Knavs, and the couple’s son, Barron Trump, also attended.

The Associated Press said Melania spoke about her mother during the service, saying she was “a ray of light in the darkest of days.”

Melania Trump’s public-facing schedule began slowly ramping up this year.

The Palm Beach Post reported that she joined Donald Trump at a gala hosted by one of his fan clubs, the Trumpettes, in February. Official photos of the event were not published, but far-right activist Laura Loomer shared a video showing Melania Trump at the event.

She made another public appearance in March when Donald Trump visited a polling site in Palm Beach. When reporters asked her about a potential return to the campaign trail, she said, “Stay tuned.”

Later that month, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he won two golf “club championship” trophies at the Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach.

Melania Trump attended the awards ceremony with her husband.

Melania Trump accompanied her husband to a fundraising event the following month, which was hosted at the home of John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager. Donald Trump’s campaign said the event raised more than $50 million.

Outlets reported that Melania Trump also attended a fundraiser for Log Cabin Republicans in April. MeidasTouch Network editor in chief, Ron Filipkowski, shared footage of Melania Trump at the event.

Donald Trump was in the midst of his hush-money trial when Barron Trump graduated from high school in May. He, Melania Trump, and Barron’s grandfather attended the event in Palm Beach.

Photographers saw Melania Trump leave Trump Tower in New York City in June. She would appear at the Republican National Convention five weeks later.

Speculation about whether Melania Trump would appear at this year’s Republican National Convention spiked after she skipped the first three days.

She finally arrived to thunderous applause on the fourth day of the convention. She sat in the VIP box next to Donald Trump’s pick for vice president, JD Vance.

Melania Trump made a rare appearance on “Fox & Friends” in September, her first media interview in over two years. She discussed several topics, including her relationship with Donald Trump, the attempts on his life, and how she prepared for her role as First Lady of the United States.

The interview comes as Melania Trump promotes here eponymous memoir, which will hit shelves on October 8.

Melania Trump accompanied Donald Trump to the 79th Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City on Thursday.

The Archbishop of New York hosted the charity event, while comedian Jim Gaffigan acted as the dinner’s emcee. Donald Trump appeared as a featured speaker and used the opportunity to criticize members of the Democratic party, including Vice President Kamala Harris.